Disabilities and Mental Health Coordinator

Disabilities And Mental Health Coordinator

CPLC#s Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Provides full-day, full-year early childhood development services to low income children, ages 0-3 years, and their families in educationally-stimulating learning environments. Migrant Head Start program provides full-day, full-year program services to children, ages 0-5 years, of migrant and seasonal farm and agriculture working families where hand-picked and row crops are prevalent.

The Disabilities And Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination of disability and mental health services to children and families enrolled in Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs statewide. Responsible for ECD compliance to and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and other special education provisions in coordination with the Education Coordinator, Child Development Program Services Coordinator, Child Care Partnerships Service Manager, Regional Operations Managers, Center Service Managers, Education Specialists, Disabilities # Mental Health Specialist, Family Service # Engagement Worker Floater Teacher, Home Visitor, Family Child Care Specialist, and Teachers.

Promotes school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum qualifications and competencies include a baccalaureate degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Development Education, Social Services, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience coordinating disabilities and mental health services. Preferred qualifications include a strong cross content knowledge base of the Head Start Program Performance Standards and State Regulations pertaining to services to children with disabilities and in the area of mental health.

Bilingual in English/Spanish.

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that’s why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family. Full-time employee’s benefits include generous paid holidays, employee recognition program, paid time off, paid sick days, free preventative services, wellness rewards, medical, dental, and vision for spouse/domestic partner and children 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, and voluntary benefits.

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies.

We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement.