Mental Health and Disabilities Specialist
$70,720–$79,040 year
On-siteCalifornia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct on-site behavioral screenings on children within 45 days of enrollment and develop, maintain, and track Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Education Plans (IEP). Collaborate with staff and parents regarding atypical behavior, coordinate on-site programs, and attend IFSP/IEP meetings as directed. Identify community resources and secure Memorandums of Understanding with agencies while assisting in staff in-service trainings. Ensure compliance with Early Head Start Home Base services and all record-keeping documentation under general administrative direction. Requires a Bachelor's degree, pediatric CPR/first aid, and local travel with a clean driving record.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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: Welcome
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