Head Start / EHS Behavioral Health / Disabilities Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Program : Head Start / EHS

Location : 400 West Ave

Position : Behavioral Health / Disabilities Coordinator

Hours : 37.5hrs / 52 wk.

Salary Range : $61,860 - $80,418

Salary Grade : 6

Summary of Responsibilities :

Under the direction of the Head Start Education Manager, the Behavioral Health / Disability Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of behavioral health / disabilities and mental health services including all related data within ABC's Head Start and Early Head Start programs, as well as the monitoring and coordination of referrals and service provision for children with suspected and identified disabilities. Ensures best practices using the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), Head Start Performance Standards, Office of Children and Family (OCFS) regulations, and other applicable polices and regulations as identified by program management.

Qualifications / Education and Experience :

• Education : Master's degree in Early Childhood Education (Preferred); Bachelor's Degree (Required) or similar degree accepted with significant course work in Special Education.
• Experience : Requires at least one (1) year of administrative and / or management experience, to include program planning, organizing, staff training, and supervision.
• Requires the ability to work well independently, as well as be a valuable contributing member of a team. Experience in oversight / coordination of contracts, work, teams, and staff / parent activities.
• Requires experience and knowledge of general principles of administrative classroom management and administrative best practices in maintaining safe and enriching classroom / learning environments.
• Must be able to monitor compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures according to established Agency / Head Start program standards and established curriculums.
• Must have good organizational and planning skills; be attentive to details; and have good analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills. Requires good time management skills; the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities; and the ability to initiate, delegate, and complete assignments independently.
• Requires strong observational, assessment, and instructional skills; and must be able to model and share best practices working with children, including children with challenging behaviors. Requires knowledge of early childhood developmentally appropriate practices and positive methods of child guidance. Have the ability to motivate and support staff / consumers / caregivers to provide environments, materials, and opportunities that promote the child's developmental growth domains.
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal and customer service skills. Must have strong leadership and team-building skills; the ability to handle duties with tact, diplomacy, and independence; and be able to exercise sound judgment in taking corrective action and making decisions.
• Must have experience working with diverse organizations, groups, individuals, etc., particularly low-income children and families; including those with disabilities and / or special needs; and service providers. Requires the ability to initiate partnerships, support, and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders / partners at all organizational levels and community sectors. Must be able to build relationships with others based on mutual respect, conflict resolution skills, and through a demonstrated ongoing commitment to learning and children / families.
• Requires demonstrated proficiency in word processing, data entry, and data management; as well as the ability to analyze program data.
• Valid Driver's License and access to transportation.
• Bilingual skills and diverse cultural competencies are a plus and may be required for engaging and communicating with children and families (please note no pay differentials).
• Must initially receive, and subsequently maintain, education and training requirements, full federal and state clearances allowing unsupervised contact with children. Any prospective or current employee who has an indication of child abuse / maltreatment or neglect, or who cannot be left unsupervised with children will not be retained.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position requires physical health and the capability to work in an office environment. The employee will be required to travel frequently to various Agency / HS / ECS sites and community locations (i.e., meetings, events, training, monitoring, etc.), The employee may be subjected to extended periods of sitting (i.e., ordering food / supplies, completing reports, meetings, inspections, etc.); may also frequently be required to stand and walk and or / climb stairs (i.e., site visits, presentations, training, community education).

Duties / tasks may sometimes involve the intermittent performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, or crouching (i.e., performing inspections, inventory etc.). Some tasks may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of heavier objects or materials- the employee must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds weight (i.e., picking up / transporting supplies and / or equipment, structures / fixtures, appliances, etc.). While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to receive and give verbal & written directives / instructions and be able to hear and respond satisfactorily. Some evening and weekend hours may be required at times in the event of parent and / or program meetings and activities. Maybe required to travel overnight and out of the service area by air, car or rail for trainings and conferences. Management / staff may be called should an inspection, consultation, or immediate action be necessary; or if additional work hours may be needed to complete required incident reports and / or necessary paperwork.

All employees of ABC's Head Start / Early Childhood Services Dept. must receive and maintain a full clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and Justice Center of New York that confirms any prospective applicant, or current employee has no pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, domestic violence; has no indication of child abuse maltreatment or neglect; or who cannot be left unsupervised with children. Applicants or employees will not be hired or retained .

Please Forward Resumes / Applications to :

Human Resources Department

Action for a Better Community, Inc.

400 West Ave

Rochester, New York 14611

585) 325-5116

HRDept@abcinfo.org

Deadline for Resumes / Applications : Open Until Filled

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Salary : $61,860 - $80,418