DISABILITIES MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR

TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Disabilities/Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and directing the delivery of services that address the mental and emotional needs of Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.

Requirements

• Qualifications

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Integrated Services Manager and other Head Start staff, oversees and facilitates the implementation of services for children, families and staff with disabilities or mental health needs including, but not limited to; acting as liaison between families and agencies, conducting home visits, developing a Service Area plan, developing collaborations, and enlisting the aid of Speech Therapists, Mental Health consultants, or other consultants.
• Identify children who may have special needs concerns through training staff, observing children in the classroom, meeting with parents and staff, and making appropriate referrals.
• Provide opportunities for parents and staff to gather and utilize information and services about their Disabilities concerns or needs. This may include trainings/workshops and meetings with community agencies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the implementation of Family Partnership Agreements, Individualized Education Plan, (or an employee action plan) as it pertains to a disability or mental health needs, including, but not limited to; making referrals to appropriate agencies when a disability or mental health need is identified or suspected, attending IEP meetings with center staff (when appropriate), and participating in all phases of the transition process for Head Start children and families.
• Maintain an accurate record-keeping system and/or develop reports related to disabilities and mental health needs, including but not limited to; information regarding screenings, referrals, evaluations, and other statistical information.
• Develop a system of collecting that information through supervising and training the appropriate staff in the proper interpretation and recording techniques of statistics required to maintain accurate information and records

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree