Mental Health and Disabilities Specialist

Overview

JOIN OUR TEAM AND RECEIVE A $2,000 HIRING BONUS!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young children and their families? As our Mental Health and Disabilities Specialist, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure every child - especially those with identified disabilities - receives the support they need to thrive in our Early Head Start, Head Start, and Department of Education programs.

If you have hands‑on experience working with children ages 0‑5 and a drive to champion inclusion and well‑being, we invite you to join us in creating a brighter future for all.

Candidates with a specialization in Early Childhood Mental Health will definitely stand out!

Starting Pay Range: $34 - $38/hr.

• Provide and ensure compliance within the Early Head Start Home Base services.
• Develop, maintain and track all Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Education Plans (IEP), children’s progress reports and all record‑keeping documentation in cooperation with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Work collaboratively with staff and parents about issues related to atypical behavior or development and the individual needs of children.
• Conduct on‑site behavioral screenings on children within 45 days of enrollment.
• Identify resources in the community and secure Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with each agency.
• Assist in the development and presentation of staff in‑service trainings regarding early intervention, and other related topics as directed.
• Attend IFSP/IEP meetings as directed.
• Perform other assignments as needed based on associate’s expertise, knowledge, ability or needs of the program.

• 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).
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups. Must relate well to children and their families.
• Exercise sound judgment, establish and meet timelines, plan. Coordinate and implement school site programs.
• Possession of pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificate.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other related computer software.
• Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to reach, bend, stoop, squat. Also 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.