Current opening based in Chariton for a Behavior Specialist/Mental Health Coordinator.This is 37 hours per week-10 or 12 month position. Monday-Friday. Day Position.

　　Primary duties include:Conduct observations of children in the classroom setting each month and as needed

　　Support and guide staff in developing and implementing individual child behavior plansEnsure strategies and interventions align with Head Start Program Performance Standards and other program requirements, program curriculum, program policies and procedures (including the Early Childhood Programs Positive Guidance Policy and Procedures) and Conscious Discipline

　　Support and guide staff in partnering with parents through behavior assessments and planning

　　Support and guide staff in assessing individual child progress regarding behavior plans

　　Support and guide staff in meeting with consultants (such as, AEA and Mental Health Consultant) to discuss childs needs; implement plans, attending meetings as needed Attend IEP and IFSP meetings and other individual child meetings as needed

　　Provide input for pre-service and in-service trainings for classroom staff as appropriate

　　Ensure well-functioning systems and continuous program improvement

　　Review and analyze individual child data and determine progress and necessary revisions to individual plans

　　Collaborate with other SCICAP management staff to develop and revise Policies and Procedures as needed

　　Coordinate Conscious Discipline Parent Curriculum education to be shared with families

　　Share Care for Kids or other sexual abuse education for classes per Program Director (PD) guidance

　　Schedule team Behavior/PBIS meetings and take minutes

　　Receive and review BIRS and share with other staff as needed

　　Per position - new employee orientation and yearly staff training on ACES, mandatory reporting and supporting challenging behaviors

　　Support community needs assessment as needed - updated annually for assigned counties

　　Attend community meetings regularly in assigned counties and Health Advisory Committee meeting

　　Promote staffs mental health wellness and provide referrals as needed

　　Contribute to newsletters as needed

　　Ensure contract with mental health consultant is updated and signed annually with guidance from PD

　　Review all behavioral observation reports from mental health consultant

　　Enter reports in ChildPlus

　　Share with classroom teacher and FRS/FRA in a timely manner

　　Provide referral/support as needed

　　Substitute in the classroom and/or kitchen as needed

　　OTHER DUTIES

　　Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities could be assigned by Program Director.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have current physical for start of employment and then every three years

　　No personal record regarding child abuse, sexual abuse or neglect Must pass criminal record check to be employed (DCI)

　　Required fingerprinting every four years

　　EDUCATION

　　BA/BS in Human Services field, Early Childhood Education/Child Development OR related degree with Early Childhood/Child Development endorsement

　　SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

　　CPR/First Aid training

　　Mandatory Reporting

　　Medication Training

　　Challenging Behaviors

　　PBIS Modules 1-3 and Conscious Discipline training provided

　　EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

　　Experience working with a variety of staff

　　Experience working with children ages 0-5 years

　　Experience working with families

　　Supervisory experience

　　SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

　　Organizational skills

　　Computer skills

　　Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

　　Ability to coordinate job responsibilities

　　Be knowledgeable in State Licensing

　　Be knowledgeable in Head Start Performance Standards

　　Be knowledgeable in SCICAP policies and procedu es

　　Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff, children and family information