Disability / Mental Health Specialist

2 weeks ago

Decatur, United States YMCA Of Metro Atlanta Full time

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to the Disability / Mental Health Manager, the Disability / Mental Health Specialist is responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of Disability / Mental Health Services activities.

The Specialist ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, other applicable requirements and assists in the organization of identifying and meeting family needs. This role also provides technical assistance and support to Family Services Staff Center Managers and Partner Staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

  • Assist in the development and update of the annual Disability / Mental Health Work Plans, Policies and Procedures.
  • Review education records and lesson plans for completeness and accuracy.
  • Assist in the planning and delivery of pre-service and in-service training of staff, parents and volunteers.
  • Work with other program specialists to ensure that health, nutrition, mental health / disabilities, and social services are incorporated into the planned classroom activities.
  • Make scheduled site visits to all head Start Program sites to monitor Disability / Mental Health Services activities including tracking and follow-up, Health / Safety and nutrition services.
  • Report program / site medical, dental, disability and behavioral concerns as appropriate.
  • Monitor record keeping system to include reviewing program Disability / Mental Health files for accuracy, generating and reviewing child plus data, including the PIR and ensuring confidentiality.
  • Maintain and monitor reports of all services and internal referrals / follow-up, referral packets on all children, including Health screenings, dental and physical examinations to meet the 45 / 90 day mandate.
  • Track mandated health screenings / exams for all enrollees and schedule appointments as needed including Screenings (45-Day) Examinations (90-Day), Hearing Speech Physical Growth Assessment, and Vision Developmental Dental Blood Pressure
  • Ensure files have a completed Health History and signed parental consent forms on all enrollees.
  • Enter and maintain ChildPlus Health / Mental Health Services data activities to include immunizations / screenings, examinations / treatment and follow-up results.
  • Track Disability / Mental Health Services delivered to children at all sites. Submits Site Visit Reports to the Health and Disability / Mental Health Specialists, Center Managers / Leaders and FSANRW's.
  • Meet with providers and parents during scheduled consultation, in the absence of the Manager.
  • Assist with planning of all Health / Mental Health services activities (i.e, fairs, conferences, and parent meetings).
  • Prepare and submit documentation of training provided for parents and staff to Health and Mental Health Specialists and Human Resources.
  • Assist in the recruitment of community and healthcare agencies / providers for participation on Health Services Advisory Committee.
  • Attend appropriate community meetings for the purpose of networking and identifying appropriate resources for Head Start children and families.
  • Monitor and maintain records of inventory to ensure that adequate first aid supplies, equipment and other related supplies (pull-ups are on hand at all times).
  • Prepare and submit Monthly Reports: service delivery monitoring, inventory and site visits. NOTE: All medical / dental, disability and behavior concerns to be reported to the Disability / Mental health Manager immediately.
  • Complies updated information on community resources.
  • Recruit volunteers and in-kind contributions.
  • Participate in the Annual Self-Assessment.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in special education, public health or related fields
  • 1+ years of experience in a Social Services / Health / Special Education services
  • A combination of Education and Head Start work experience directly related to Social Services and / or Health Special Education will be considered.
Ergonomics : Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift up to 25 pounds.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement:
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.


This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Location:
YMCA South DeKalb Early Learning Center

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