Inclusion Specialist

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Youth Centers Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Inclusion Specialist to join our team at Chicago Youth Centers. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and ensuring that 10% of our agency-funded enrollment is children with diagnosed disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in managing and ensuring that 10% of the agency-funded enrollment is children with diagnosed disabilities.
  • Link children and families to an ongoing source of continuous, accessible disabilities services and mental health care, as appropriate.
  • Manage a regular schedule of on-site consultation by a mental health professional that supports parent and staff efforts to address children's needs in a timely manner.
  • Ensure the timely assessment of special education/related services needs to children with disabilities, conducted in coordination with the Part C agency and/or LEA; utilizing development screening data as a guide in the assessment process.
  • Provide staff and parents with the information, guidance, and resources needed to help children and families meet the individualized goals and objectives in the IFSP/IEP.
  • Assist in modifying activities; removing barriers; and providing support, as needed, for the inclusion of children with disabilities in the full range of program activities.
  • Coordinate with the staff to ensure that children with suspected or diagnosed health disabilities, including children with special feeding/dietary needs, receive individualized services.
  • Monitor and revise written policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable Head Start Performance Standards and other Federal, State, and local regulations under the guidance of the supervisor.
  • Track provision of all child disabilities and mental health services and ensure that follow-up services are received in a timely manner.
  • Plan, develop and administer the Instructional Inclusion program plan, ensuring an integrated and comprehensive system of services for children with disabilities/social-emotional concerns and their families.
  • Plan and provide training and guidance to staff, parents, and the community on a variety of topics in the area of disabilities and Mental Health. Inclusive of advocacy efforts.
  • Conduct and ensure on-going monitoring, tracking, follow-up and analysis of disabilities and mental health services.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
  • 2-3 years related experience.
  • Effective coaching and mentoring skills to support adult learning and professional development.
  • Knowledge and experience supporting the implementation of high-quality teaching and instructional practices.
  • Ability to guide and motivate staff in their professional growth.
  • CLASS Reliable (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, Illinois Early Learning Standards, and developmentally appropriate practices for infants.
  • Candidate must have reliable personal transportation and minimum vehicle insurance coverage; must be able to pass DMV background check and provide pre-employment medical screening for TB, MMR & T-dap.
  • Bilingual is a plus.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 403B, AFLAC (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurances), Pet Insurance, Commuter/Transit

Chicago Youth Centers is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Chicago Youth Centers will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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