Disabilities and Behavioral Health Specialist
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Job Location:
Tell City, IN - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 18 - 21
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a full-time Disabilities and Behavioral Health Specialist working 35 hours per week. This position is responsible for providing training observing children developing strategies and assisting with disabilities and challenging behaviors. Develop implement and maintain positive working relationships with area Local Education Agencies and Part C agencies to ensure high quality services for children with IEP/IFSP and/or behavioral health needs. Monitor IEP/IFSP information developmental and social emotional screening results and other data affecting disability and mental health services. Provide support and model strategies with participants families and staff with IEP/IFSP Positive Support Plans or Behavioral Management Plans. Presence at each Head Start facility is required frequently on an as-needed basis and/or as directed. This position will complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations CACFP Guidelines and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.
A graduate of an accredited college or university with at least an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Special Education Psychology or correlated discipline or enrolled in an accredited college or university leading to an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Special Education Psychology or correlated discipline is required. Three or more years experience in early childhood education special education and/or mental health may be considered. Bachelors degree knowledge of child development and preschool experience preferred.
Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations including Head Start Standards of Conduct federal and state criminal history requirements sex offender registry checks drug screen physical and complete an annual T.B. test.
LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time employees including medical dental vision disability voluntary life and life insurance vacation leave 13 paid holidays and 401k plan. All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.
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You may contact Human Resources for further information at ext. 258 or
LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age sex race color religion disability veteran status genetics national origin ancestry or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Company
LHDC is a Community Action Agency that provides services to improve the quality of life in Crawford, Dubois, Gibson, Harrison, Lawrence, Knox, Orange, Perry, Pike, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick Counties.
