Disabilities & Mental Heath Specialist

Join to apply for the Disabilities & Mental Health Specialist role at Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC).

Statewide position! CPLC’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs provide full‑day, full‑year services to low‑income children aged 0‑3 years and their families in educationally stimulating environments. The Migrant Head Start program serves children aged 0‑5 years in migrant and seasonal farm and agriculture working families.

• Provide guidance, training, and resources to ECD staff and parents to support integrated early childhood services in disabilities and mental health across center‑based, home‑based, and family child care program environments in accordance with local, state, federal regulations and Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success.
• Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times in all environments.
• Maintain health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment, including facilitating health practices on the school bus, outdoor and indoor settings.

• Basic keyboard skills and proficiency with computer software (Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web‑based systems.
• Strong capacity‑building, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Baccalaureate degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Development, or Psychology plus 1–2 years of experience.

• Experience working with multicultural, socio‑economic at‑risk populations.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children up to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industry: Non‑profit Organizations

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
California Residents
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We consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

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