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Children's Mental Health Specialist

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Pittsburg, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Position : Children's Mental Health Specialist

Location : Pittsburg, CA

Hours : Monday through Friday 8 : 00am - 2 : 30pm (32.5 paid hours / week)

Compensation : $22 per hour plus great benefits!

Benefits :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan,
  • Employee Discount program for restaurants, shopping, travel.. even Disneyland!
  • Paid vacation, Sick Days, and 11 paid Holidays plus a paid "holiday" on the employee's birthday.
  • Accrue 2 weeks Vacation during your first year. Vacation accrual rates will increase with years of service!

The Children's Mental Health Specialist works with children aged 18 months to 6 years old with developmental delays, behavioral and / or emotional challenges, as well as those who may be on the autism spectrum.

Our behavioral health programs provide a well structured environment and activities that are designed to meet the developmental and behavioral goals and needs of each child. Using the therapeutic techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) , activities will be focused in the areas of speech / language development, cognitive development, fine and gross motor development, self-help skills, sensory integration, and social development.

Responsibilities :

  • Conducts classes for children in accordance with the instructional design and philosophy of the program.
  • Supports children with all areas of their development (speech, cognitive, fine / gross motor skills, self-help, social skills etc...).
  • Evaluates each child in class and in all program activities; also prepares IPP for each child.
  • Plans and implements daily activities, including class, music and lunch.
  • Participates in parent and staff meetings.
  • Maintains close contact with parents and / or caregivers.
  • Attends required agency trainings, both on and off site
  • Supervises the work of the Children's Mental Health Assistant.
  • Requirements :

  • Associate's Degree or Higher in Child Development or related field
  • At least 12 Early Childhood Education units
  • California Driver's license and good driving record
  • Nice to haves :

  • Previous experience working in a mental health setting preferred
  • Knowledge of how abuse and trauma affect young children, as well as the ability to not personalize a child’s behaviors
  • Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding abilities
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing, in Professional English.
  • Salary : $22

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