Mental Health and Disabilities Specialist

Easterseals Southern California•Ventura, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals Southern California is seeking a passionate Mental Health and Disabilities Specialist to join their team. This role involves collaborating with staff and families to support young children, particularly those with disabilities, in Early Head Start, Head Start, and Department of Education programs. The specialist will ensure children receive the necessary support to thrive, championing inclusion and well-being. A specialization in Early Childhood Mental Health is a plus. The position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus and a starting pay range of $34 - $38/hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field of Psychology, Child Development, or Special Education.
Must have successfully completed an Infant toddler class from an accredited college with a “B” grade or better.
Possession of pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate.
Knowledge of policies and procedures of the California Department of Education, Child Development Division and the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing program regulations, funding terms and conditions (Title 5 and Title 22).
Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Must relate well to children and their families.
Exercise sound judgment, establish and meet timelines, plan.
Coordinate and implement school site programs.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other related computer software.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop squat.
Also possess fine manual dexterity, can push, pull, talk/hear, with near and far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.
Pass FBI, DOJ and Criminal Background Check
Ability to travel locally, maintain clean driving record, proper auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a specialization in Early Childhood Mental Health will definitely stand out.

Responsibilities

Provide and ensure compliance within the Early Head Start Home Base services.
Develop, maintain and track all Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Education Plans (IEP), children’s progress reports and all record-keeping documentation in cooperation with Head Start Performance Standards.
Work collaboratively with staff and parents about issues related to atypical behavior or development and the individual needs of children.
Conduct on site behavioral screenings on children within 45 days of enrollment.
Identify resources in the community and secure Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with each agency.
Assist in the development and presentation of staff in-service trainings regarding early intervention, and other related topics as directed.
Attend IFSP/IEP meetings as directed.
Perform other assignments as needed based on associate’s expertise, knowledge, ability or needs of the program.