Mental Health and Disabilities Specialist

Easterseals Southern California • Henderson, NV

5d • $34 - $38

About The Position

Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access through life-changing disability and community services. For more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education and employment opportunities. Easterseals Southern California provides essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 15,000 people each year—from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, daily and independent living services for adults, employment programs, veterans’ services and more. Our public education, policy and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families and communities to be full and equal participants in society. Join us as we seek to be the most inclusive place for people with disabilities to live, learn, work & play easterseals.com/southerncal JOIN OUR TEAM AND RECEIVE A $2,000 HIRING BONUS! Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children and their families? As our Mental Health and Disabilities Specialist, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure every child - especially those with identified disabilities - receives the support they need to thrive in our Early Head Start, Head Start, and Department of Education programs. If you have hands-on experience working with children ages 0-5 and a drive to champion inclusion and well-being, we invite you to join us in creating a brighter future for all. Candidates with a specialization in Early Childhood Mental Health will definitely stand out! Starting Pay Range: $34 - $38/Hour OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Under general administrative direction, work collaboratively with staff and families to ensure delivery of services to all children including those with identified disabilities participating in the Early Head Start/Head Start and Dept. of Education programs.

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.
• Carrying/Lifting: Occasional / 0-30 lbs.
• Standing: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
• Sitting: Constant / Up to 8 hours per day
• Walking: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
• Repetitive Motion/Activity: Keyboard activity, telephone use, writing
• Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint
• Travel: Locally
• Environmental Exposure:

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees