Mental Health Special Needs Manager CDS Lakeshore Head Start - 1.8 Zeeland, MI Job Details Full-time $32.98 - $34.63 an hour 5 days ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Experience working with individuals with disabilities Psychology Classroom responsibilities management Social Work Working with children with disabilities Full Job Description This position provides support to children ages 0-5 and their families who are at risk of or have been identified as having a special need or mental health issue. This position provides support to teaching staff regarding the overall classroom environment and acts as a liaison to the public school districts regarding children's Individual Education Plans (IEP).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts individual mental health assessments for children through observation and other screening tools with parental consent Provides teaching staff and parents with strategies for supporting children with challenging behavior and other social, emotional, and mental health concerns Provide supports for effective classroom management and positive learning environments Attend IEP meetings and assist with the implementation and oversight of the plan Demonstrate supportive teacher practices and strategies for supporting children with challenging behaviors and other social, emotional, and mental health concerns Secure mental health consultation services on a schedule of sufficient and consistent frequency to ensure a mental health consultant is available to partner with staff and families in a timely and effective manner Obtain parental consent for mental health consultation services Build community partnerships to facilitate access to additional mental health resources and services, as needed. Assist the program to implement strategies to identify and support children with mental health and social and emotional concerns Work to meet children's mental health and social and emotional needs through strategies that include observation and consultation Address prevalent child mental health concerns, including internalizing problems such as appearing withdrawn and externalizing problems such as challenging behaviors Help parents and staff to understand mental health and access mental health interventions, if needed

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS A

master's degree in psychology, social work or other related field is required A state license in Michigan for social work or psychology is required

SCHEDULE

Full-time year round

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$32.98 - $34.63 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Zeeland, MI 49464 (Required)

Work Location:

In person