Mobile Mental Health Specialist

2 hours ago

Port Chester, United States Family Services of Westchester Full time

Family Services of Westchester (FSW) provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives. With 50 innovative programs, FSW serves 30,000 individuals annually in Westchester County, New York.


Founded in 1954, Family Services of Westchester is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian social services agency.


Job Details:

Family Services of Westchester is looking for a full-time Mobile Mental Health Specialist for our Yonkers Head Start program. This position will travel to all of the partner sites.


Job Summary:

Providing mental health services to children and families is an integral component of the Head Start program. It includes meeting Head Start Performance Standards. The Mental Health Specialist observes children in classrooms, assesses children with social-emotional and behavioral concerns, meets with families to address the needs of their children and supports teaching staff to meet the needs of the children. The Mental Health Specialist conducts parent trainings and workshops in addition to attending policy council meetings. Staff wellness is a critical part of the Head Start program. To support the staff, the Mental Health Specialist provides staff wellness activities and trainings. Additionally, the Mental Health Specialist provides trainings to staff to promote the emotional well-being of children and families.

JOB STATUS: Full-time (35 hours per week)

LOCATION: Travels between Port Chester, Yonkers, and Mt Kisco

PAY RATE: $45,000 Salary


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Observe and assess children with behavioral and social-emotional concerns.
  • Assess children's achievement of developmental milestones.
  • Conduct individual sessions and family meetings to help them support their child's emotional needs.
  • Co-lead parent workshops and trainings.
  • Support teaching staff and strategize with staff to ensure positive learning environment for all children.
  • Provide assessment based on observation and referrals from Head Start staff.
  • Administer the Ages and Stages Social-Emotional Questionnaire.
  • Administer a Trauma History Screening for every child.
  • Identify any child in need of an evaluation for special services through the Committee for Special Education (CPSE).
  • Help families navigate the school district in order to request an evaluation for special services.
  • Work closely with Disabilities Coordinator when working with a child in need or receiving special services in order to plan integrated services.
  • Engage all staff and children in the Second-Step curriculum.
  • Facilitate referrals for parents and children to community resources when needed.
  • Participate in monthly Mental Health Meetings.
  • Attend monthly Policy Council meetings.
  • Co-lead evidenced based Positive Solutions for Families parenting trainings with Family Advocate.
  • Conducts monthly Parent Workshops.
  • Provides monthly staff wellness activities and trainings.
  • Document all observations, assessments and meetings in COPA.


COMMUNICATION

  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff, Family Advocates, and therapists to assure continuity of services.
  • Communicate with the Disabilities Coordinator regarding any child in need of special services through CPSE.
  • Communicate with other FSW Head Start Mental Health Specialists to provide effective services.
  • Communicate with parents during family meetings, trainings, workshops and CPSE meetings.
  • Communicate to parents in monthly Mental Health newsletter.
  • Foster strong communication between FSW and outside community agencies.
  • Attend supervision with Mental Health Manager.
  • Communicate in a culturally sensitive manner within FSW's philosophy and mission and Head Start/Early Head Start guidelines.


PLANNING

  • With other Mental Health Specialists, plan and conduct Parent Workshops.
  • With other Mental Health Specialists, plans and implements staff training.
  • Along with other Mental Health Specialists, plans monthly Staff Wellness Activities.


COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

  • Maintains children, parents and staff confidentiality at all times.
  • Completes all documentation and filing in a timely manner.
  • Maintains compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.


QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

  • MHC, MSW,LMSW, LMHC, License in Professional Counseling or Certified MHC.



SKILLS:

  • Strong interpersonal skills including excellent active listening and clear oral communication skills.
  • Highly organized, self-directed and able to multi-task.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective in problem solving.
  • Able to engage effectively with children and families.
  • Knowledge of mental health, human development and community health practices.
  • Knowledge of local community resources helpful.
  • Able to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Culturally competent/sensitive (racial, ethnic, linguistic, LGBTQ+, physical ability, etc.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 3 years + experience working in mental health and/or social services.
  • Experience working with children.
  • Experience with Head Start or Early Head Start desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Manual dexterity and regular hours at computer keyboard.
  • Approximately 55% walking/standing and 45% sitting.
  • Local travel in the middle of the day to other sites may be required.
  • Bending and lifting may be required.
  • May be required to lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Requires adherence to OCFS/HS/EHS Standards.
  • Some exposure to communicable diseases.
  • Work is generally performed in a classroom setting or in an office requiring face-to-face interaction.
  • Travel by car, bus, airplane or train may also be required with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties carried out at distant locations in and out of state and in some cases where some overnight travel may be required.


There are a variety of benefits to joining Family Services of Westchester, an organization with over 65 years of history impacting vulnerable communities. In addition to the opportunity to connect with and help thousands of residents in Westchester County, FSW offers its employees an inspiring, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403(b) for full-time employees.


At FSW, we enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that prioritizes our clients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people across the communities of Westchester, and if the position of Mental Health Specialist speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to social service, please submit your resume and cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.


FSW is an equal opportunity employer.

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