Mental Health & Disabilities Manager

Overview

NOTICE OF VACANT POSITION
MENTAL HEALTH & INCLUSION MANAGER - HEAD START – FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Employment Type:

Full-time/Exempt

Salary: $60,801 annually

Amount of

Travel Required:

50%

• Identify Head Start children enrolled in the Program who appear to have a disability, mental and/or behavioral health issue, and ensure through service planning that each child is diagnosed by a qualified diagnostician for the issues presenting.
• Provide education for staff and families on the importance and value of mental health and wellness.
• Develop and maintain a system whereby each Head Start child, through observation or referral, is ensured services by:
• Partnering with the Local Education Agency (LEA), Child Development Services Agency (CDSA), to diagnose suspected disabilities and provide services and/or treatment to children with diagnosed disabilities.
• In cooperation with parents and teachers, providing directly or facilitating the provision of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals for each child with a diagnosed disability.
• Advocating, facilitating, coordinating, and monitoring services of external service providers.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary coordination and collaboration between mental health and other program services, including education, disability, family engagement, and health services.
• Assist in planning and coordinating the Health and Mental Health Services Advisory Committee in conjunction with the Health Services Coordinator.
• Provide regular and requested classroom observations.
• Contact/negotiate with other mental health professionals for provision of mental health services as needed.
• Provide and/or facilitate training and technical assistance to staff and families to increase understanding of disabling conditions and mental health issues, and implement positive behavior support concepts and strategies for classrooms and home environments.
• Communicate regularly with area public school personnel to establish/maintain positive regard, open dialogue, and smooth transfer of child information between Head Start and public school.
• Cooperate with API Leadership Team for program and mission advancement.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, children, families, volunteers, and community members.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and conferences with at least 20 hours in-service training annually.
• Assist in recruitment of children as specified in the Recruitment Process.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding children, families, and staff.
• Supervise the Mental Health and Disabilities staff.
• Accurate and timely completion of all management reports, data analysis, and quality improvement plans.
• Perform other duties to support the organization’s mission and values.

Education: At minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or Early Childhood Education with at least six courses in Infant and Child Development.

Experience: Three (3) years working in an ECE field with children in a classroom setting and families, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

General Requirements: Certificates & Licenses; valid driver’s license with reliable transportation; good health with annual physical and TB test; CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

Other Requirements: Analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication; basic computer skills; knowledge of human behavior and development; ability to develop positive working relationships; ability to complete a CBC qualification letter;
Spanish fluency preferred.

Background checks with state and Federal agencies required. Pre-employment substance abuse screening and random testing may be required. Must pass post-offer physical and hold a valid North Carolina Driver's License. Action Pathways, Inc. is an at-will employer and reserves the right to alter this job description.

• Zero-cost Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (Employee only)
• Retirement plan with 100% employer matching
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Spring Break (Head Start)
• Paid professional development training
• Education assistance
• Auto mileage reimbursement for official travel
• Employee discounts
• Bragg Mutual Credit Union Membership
• Employee Recognition Events

Applicants must apply online ion pathways.ngo