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Mental Health Specialist
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Child Start Inc.
Napa, CA (In Person)
$82,514 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY
: Under the supervision of the Education/Disabilities Manager, directs the operation of the Mental Health Component to ensure compliance of Head Start/ Early Head Start program with Head Start Performance Standards and provides consultation and referral services that assist families and staff in the understanding of mental wellness.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
:- Serve as a resource to program staff regarding mental health concerns to enable the timely and effective identification of and intervention in staff concerns about a child's mental health with a regular schedule of on site mental health consultation at Head Start, Early Head Start classrooms, CCP partner locations and monthly visits to State Preschool and CCTR sites.
- Conduct mental health observation of the entire class as a group and sharing observations with classroom staff.
- Assist teachers/partners in improving teaching practices that include using classroom observations and consultations to address individual child needs and creating a physical and cultural environment that promote positive mental health and social-emotional functioning.
- Other staff, including home visitors, to meet children's mental health needs through strategies that includes consultation on a regular basis
- Collaborates with the Education Team and CDs to ensure that the Social Emotional curriculum (Second Step) is integrated into the overall Head Start curriculum approach and training.
- Participation in the Head Start and Early Head Start Classroom Management plans in coordination with CMC and center staff
- Assist staff in the Implementation of the policies to limit suspension and prohibit expulsion as describes in Section 1302.17 of HS Performance Standards
- Provides staff and parent training presentations as identified as part of the program in-service planning to appropriately implement the mental health standards.
- Meets regularly with the Ed/Dis.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Education and Experience
- At least 3-5 years' experience working with young children (0-5) and families. Other Requirements
- Ability to pass criminal record clearance
- Clear TB test and statement of good health from doctor are required as a condition of employment
- Ability to provide proof of immunization against measles, pertussis, influenza, and COIVD.
- Willingness to report any suspected child abuse as required by state law.
- Strong verbal/written communication and management skills.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish skills desirable
- Must complete Mandated Reporter training upon hire
- Valid California driver's license; vehicle liability insurance.
- Working knowledge of Telephone, fax, copier, personal computer with related software, including database, Word, Excel, email, and internet Other Skills and Abilities
- Ability to develop positive working relationships with other staff, parents, volunteers, and community partners
- Must be committed to high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with employer safety policies
- Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance in compliance with agency Attendance policy This job description is not intended to be understood to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.