Assistant Director of Special Education

The Centers•Cleveland, OH

60d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Special Services is responsible for overseeing the Mental Health and Disability service area within the Early Learning Program. This role includes managing relationships with the grantee, delegates, and partners. This role involves working closely with community partners to connect families with the resources they need. Additionally, the Assistant Director of Special Services is tasked with managing data systems used for planning and reporting outcomes, ensuring compliance with funding regulations through careful oversight of policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, early childhood or related field.
A minimum of three years' experience working with children and families.
Experience effectively leading teams who work collaboratively and independently.
Must have experience and knowledge in working with economically disadvantaged clients and child development.
Reliable transportation must be able to travel between sites as needed.
No record of child abuse or moral turpitude as determined by background check based on fingerprints.

Nice To Haves

Licensed social worker

Responsibilities

Oversee mental health and disability services at both The Centers and sub grantee locations.
Develop, implement, and coordinate social services and parent involvement initiatives for the Head Start/Early Head Start Program, collaborating with the Director and administrative staff to set program goals and plans.
Provides oversight and uses data to make programmatic changes to best meet the needs of the children.
Connect with community resources and actively participate in meetings.
Manage data systems and report outcomes for strategic planning.
Ensure compliance with funder regulations by updating policies and procedures for mental health and disability services as necessary.
Organize and facilitate training sessions for families and staff.
Conduct onsite visits, including monitoring, observations, and screenings.
Provide technical assistance through child observations, teacher consultations, screening reviews, and intervention planning.
Communicate effectively and collaborate with service area teams, staff, and families regarding mental health and disability concerns, facilitating referrals to community agencies for support.
Network with local providers to share information on screening procedures, service referrals, and training opportunities, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and privacy laws
Attend relevant training, workshops, and meetings to enhance program performance.
Monitor and manage referrals, screening timelines, observations, and child plans monthly, utilizing agency data tracking systems to support individual child needs.
Undertake administrative duties related to social services and parent involvement, maintaining required records and assisting in the preparation of written reports to meet federal mandates, including yearly component plans, proposals, Program Information Reports (PIR), and program assessments.
Actively participate in the staff selection process, onboarding, and provide continued educational support and training for new hires.
Facilitate ongoing performance reviews and offer coaching to staff.