Support the behavioral and developmental needs of children aged 0-5 through screenings, observations, and parenting education. Collaborate with families and community agencies to ensure children receive necessary support for school readiness and overall development.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma with two years of experience or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with two years of teaching experience. Candidates must be fluent in two or more languages and possess a valid driver's license and insurance.
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Job description
Helping People.
Changing Lives.
Please note that this is a regular, full-time position.
This role will support clients in San Luis Obispo County.
Candidates must be fluent in two or more languages, including at least one that supports the needs of the program and community.
Join the CAPSLO’s team and help make a lasting impact on young children and their families.
As a Behavioral Health Specialist with the Teaching Together Home Visiting (TTHV) program, you’ll play a key role in supporting the behavioral and developmental needs of children from birth to age five.
This position focuses on early identification of developmental and behavioral concerns, promoting school readiness, and strengthening parenting skills.
Through observation, screening, consultation, and collaboration with home visitors and families, you’ll help ensure each child receives the support they need to thrive across all areas of development—social, cognitive, language, and physical.
What we are looking for in the ideal candidate: Level I: High School Diploma and two years experience in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
Level II: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field, plus a minimum of two years of teaching experience in an early childhood education program.
Teaching experience with children 0-5 preferred.
Must be fluent in two or more languages, including one that supports the needs of the program and community.
Valid Driver's License, auto insurance and acceptable driving record.
As a Behavioral Health Specialist you will: Follow all CAPSLO, Parents As Teachers (PAT), and program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Conduct in‑home visits and parenting education sessions using evidence‑based curriculum.
Maintain accurate case files, records, and documentation in compliance with CAPSLO policies and California requirements.
Complete required developmental, health, vision, and hearing screenings and meet program visit and screening benchmarks.
Collaborate with behavioral Health Consultants to develop and support community‑based systems; provide follow‑up and maintain partnerships.
Ensure staff and providers understand and follow behavioral health referral procedures.
Plan, support, and help facilitate group connections; notify assigned families and promote parent participation.
Develop and maintain resource networks and collaborate with CAPSLO programs, school districts, and community agencies to support families.
Communicate regularly with parents via phone, text, and email and work cooperatively with professional staff.
Participate in staff meetings, departmental meetings, reflective supervision, and complete other duties as assigned by the TTHV Project Coordinator.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email us at recruitment@capslo.org.
EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.
Market context
California behavioral health roles need bilingual experience
In California, behavioral health specialist roles often draw steady interest because schools and care settings need staff who can support diverse student and family needs. This role is competitive for candidates who bring bilingual fluency, relevant experience, and the ability to travel with a valid driver’s license and insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your education and experience match before applying.
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