This position is full time exempt position (minimum 40 hours per week) with a full benefit package paid by employer after 60 days..

Identify, coordinate, monitor, track, refer and/or provide individualized services to children with special needs and their families; direct and assist education staff in providing quality inclusive services to children with special needs. 

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Special Eudcation with emphasis in early childhood education, Psychology with emphasis in early childhood education, Social Work/Counseling with emphasis in early childhood education or related early childhood and mental health combination. 

Experience:  Minimum 1 year related work experience, preferably with children age 0 to 5.  

Skill, Abilities and Knowledge: a. Problem solving ability where independent judgment may be required. b. Ability to maintain confidentiality. c. Excellent interpersonal; Skills. d. Effective oral and written Communication skills. e. Ability to apply independent judgment. f. Ability to achieve goals with little supervision g. Ability to motivate and advise others. h. Machine operation could include tape recorder, calculator, computer and photocopier i. Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, policies, and procedures. j. Ability to deal with and adapt to frequent change. k. Ability to work with and delegate

Duties may include any or all of the following. This list is intended to be representative rather than inclusive. 01. Assist in identifying and coordinating all early intervention and mental health referrals and service in conjunction with the Family wellness Consultant and Child Health and & Safety Manager & Supervisor.       ? Observe children as indicated       ? Coordinate services for children and families needing or receiving Mental Health and/or Early Intervention or other ancillary services.       ? Monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or behavioral treatment plans for child providing support to instructional staff as needed 02. Implementing Disability Awareness curriculum in the classrooms, and home based areas:        ? Introduce the Disability Awareness Kit to new instructors        ? Maintain the Disability Awareness Kit        ? Rotate kit to a variety of Head Starts sites throughout the year 03. Coordinate contacts with families to complete referral process and provide parent support and training as indicated. 04. Track the completion of the developmental and behavioral screenings to ensure screenings are completed within the required time frame and information is reported in ChildPlus and filed in the child's office file. 05. Provide and document training on Head Start guidelines and policies for non-HS ancillary support providers. 06. Conduct home band socialization observations; provide feedback, activities, resource materials, etc. to educational staff to support individualization. 07. Attend parent meetings, staff meetings, agency meeting and training seminars in relation to mental health or special needs as indicated. 08. Advocate for and assist with coordination of placement and service for children with special needs.          ? Observe children with special needs as indicated          ? Schedule and accompany parents and children on appointments as indicated          ? Monitor I.E.P. and related services of children with special needs          ? Attend I.E.P. conference, staffing, and other meetings as indicated          ? Report regularly to manager all information regarding children with special needs          ? Assist parent and staff in transition as indicated 09. Input, monitor and maintain current mental health and disabilities information in ChildPlus. 10. Assist in review of initial paper work as needed. 11. Assist in the filing of all mental health and disability documentation in children's main files. 12. Act as liaison and coordinator with Family Wellness Consultant (observation schedule, ref rrals, training, etc.): make referrals and request assistance as indicated. 13. Plan, schedule, and carry out meetings with staff on individual children with special needs initially and throughout the year.             ? Participate in meetings with education staff and education supervisors to introduce intervention strategies and techniques for instructors to implement in the classroom as needed             ? Report information to education supervisors as needed from classroom observations             ? Works directly with instructors to monitor the implementation of intervention strategies and techniques 14. Perform sensory screens as indicated. 15. Transport families for appointments as needed. 16. Keep supervisor informed on schedule, needs, problems, ideas, suggestions, and seek help when necessary. 17. Substitute in classrooms or on home visits when deemed necessary by program management in compliance with the Instructor job description. 18. Preform recruiting tasks. 19. Perform additional responsibly as assigned or required