What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Intervention Mental Health Specialist position at STEP, Inc.?
Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for over 55 years. As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes you part of something much bigger - people helping people and building stronger communities! Are you desiring to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives?
*Interested applicants should view the full job description and fill out our online application at https://www.stepcorp.org/careers-service/
Summary Description
Provides expert guidance and high-level direct support to staff, parents, providers, agencies, and contractors and their staff members regarding all aspects in the implementation of Head Start Disabilities and Mental Health service areas, in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS). Collaborates closely with Head Start program administration and management staff to assure seamless, integrated service delivery across all Head Start services areas.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, Human Services, or related field; and,
- Two years’ professional experience observing, assessing, planning, and implementing individual and group activities for young children, including those with disabilities, special needs, and mental health and behavior issues.
Requirements
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, National Sex Offender Registry check prior to hire; and Motor Vehicle Record check;
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training completed within 90 days of hire;
- Physical examination prior to hire;
- Tuberculosis test prior to hire;
- Computer training and/or documented proficiency with popular word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; experience with and/or training in Microsoft Office products particularly Word, Excel, and Access is preferred;
- Valid driver's license and vehicle with adequate insurance coverage available for daily use;
- Physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit for long periods of time; stand, lift, and carry up to thirty pounds; have unrestricted use of the upper body; corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal range, and a clear speaking voice; and other abilities necessary to ensure child safety in the classroom, other group areas, and when in the community, such as, but not limited to, the following: o Ability to bend, squat, reach, kneel, and climb stairs; o Ability to move from a sitting to standing position quickly, safely, and without difficulty; o Ability to chase an eloping child; and,
- Work nontraditional hours as needed or assigned, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.
STEP, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.33 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
