Senior Mental Health Supervisor

You Thrive Florida•DeLand, FL

About The Position

Responsible for providing training, technical assistance, and support to staff and families at the direction of the Mental Health Manager. Will also supervise and provide support to the Behavior and Developmental Specialists. Responsible for providing support to the Mental Health Manager. This is a global position with coverage across Hernando and Volusia Counties. Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Please apply online at www.youthrivefl.org Only completed and signed applications will be considered. Full Time Position- Benefits Eligible: Vacation, Sick, PTO, Employer paid health benefits, 403B retirement, 14 company paid holidays, Pet Insurance, Basic $30,000 Life Insurance Policy, Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D). Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor degree in Psychology, Special Education or Social Work, or related field.
Experience: Three years of experience in mental health or behavioral analysis, preferably working with young children.
Licenses & Certifications: Must hold a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential at the time of hire or obtain it within 6 months of hire.
Valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by Company’s current carrier.
Subject to Federal, State and Local legal requirements/background checks/clearance for working with children.
Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Sitting, standing for long periods of time, use of fingers, arms, hands and legs and voice/talking are constant. Good eyesight (correctable) and hearing (correctable) are essential. Squatting, walking, handling, grasping, stretching/reaching, bending at the waist, driving and light lifting and/or carrying (up to 15 lbs.) are frequent. Pushing, pulling, kneeling, balancing, turning, feeling, medium lifting and/or carrying (up to 50 lbs.) are occasional. Playing with children, which may include hopping, skipping, jumping, dancing, and twisting are occasional. Must have ability to get up from a seated position on the floor or a low chair without hesitation.
Skills & Expertise : Ability to work with limited direction. Knowledge of organizational methods. Skills in completing work with a high degree of accuracy. Skill in implementing policies, procedures and/or systems for best practice. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people, including coworkers, parents and children. Ability to analyze and interpret data. Ability to use and operate a personal computer. Skill in public speaking. Ability to work with children with special needs. Ability to maintain child and parent confidentiality. Knowledge of varying screening and assessment tools and ability to administer such tools.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
Certification in Behavior Analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports hiring of Behavior and Developmental Specialists while coordinating with Human Resources and Administrative Assistants to assure all new employee documentation is accurate and complete.
Supports the Mental Health Manager in the training process for newly hired Specialists and complete required training checklist.
Conducts observations as needed in both EHS and HS classrooms, as directed.
Attends staff/parent conferences, Classroom Consultations, BIRD reviews, and MDAT’s as needed.
Models and teaches effective strategies that teachers are expected to adopt in their classrooms to support student behavioral needs, if needed and directed by Mental Health Manager.
Identify, prioritize and keep inventory of materials and equipment needed in classrooms, therapy areas, and playgrounds, and coordinate with Mental Health Manager in making purchases.
Monitors tracking of specialists caseloads.
Oversees all aspects and updates of ASQ Online.
Responsible for ChildPlus To-Do lists, which include but not limited to BIRD, Classroom Consultation, Behavior Refferals and 45-day screeners.
Participates in community committee work as needed to enhance HS/EHS program.
Drives strategic partnership development by cultivating new relationships and strengthening existing ones, with a focus on expanding MOUs that provide direct budgetary benefits to the program, including in-kind donations, shared resources, and cost-saving collaborations.
Holds consistent Specialist one-on-one meetings.
Maintains continuous communication with Mental Health Manager.
Assures accuracy and approves subordinates’ timecards and submits documentation to Human Resources and finance departments.
Provides training, assistance and communication to staff on a regular, on-going basis on policy, procedures, performance standards/best practices, operational guidance and behavioral expectations.
Acts as an advocate and role model for Head Start families.
Assists in the development and implementation of the annual training plan, including pre-service, in-service, T/TA, and ongoing training requirements.
Attends and actively participates in training programs, staff meetings, and other meeting/trainings.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
Maintains effective working interaction with coworkers and outside contacts that will enhance the operation of the Head Start program.
Organizes and prioritizes all assignments as directed.
Participates in ongoing monitoring, Community Assessment and Self-Assessment and performs reasonable related functions.
Participates in regular safety, storm and fire drills.
Submits reports, documents, and files as directed.
Uses and follows the policies/procedures of Head Start, federal, state and local regulations/laws, and federal regulations/laws including the Head Start Performance Standards, applicable transmittal notices, and other administrative orders/directions.
Uses and follows the policies/procedures of You Thrive Florida including but not limited to Personnel Policies, Occupational Health and Safety policies, payroll policies/practices, etc.
Performs any additional duties as directed or assigned by supervisor, management staff, program director or You Thrive Florida management staff.