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Ohio Valley Opportunities is Hiring a Mental Health/Special Needs Coordinator Near Madison, IN
OVO is not just another place to work but rather a place to begin your career. Several exciting full-time career opportunities are available with our organization. We offer a competitive benefits package, including paid holidays; earned leave time based on years of service; health, dental, vision, and other insurance; and a 401K retirement program. Our wages are commiserate with industry standards. Staff development is a priority, and numerous training opportunities are made available to our staff. Our employees also enjoy the intangible benefits of serving their community and helping those in most need. The OVO team is passionate about providing excellence in client services and being a voice and a helping hand for those in need. We are rewarded daily with the knowledge that we each have made a positive difference in our community. OVO is committed to its staff, and they are committed to this organization. Our 2022 statistics speak for themselves:
100% of employees believe their job makes a difference in the lives of others
100% of employees believe their supervisor promotes a positive atmosphere
93% of employees enjoy working for OVO and are proud of the work they accomplish
Mental Health/Special Needs Coordinator
OVO is seeking a seasoned mental health services professional to join our interdisciplinary team. The Mental Health/Special Needs Coordinator coordinates mental health screenings for at-risk preschoolers, works with established community partner agencies to initiate mental health and disability services, and provides training and support to Head Start staff on behavioral intervention strategies. A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education or other related field is required.
Some of the job duties include:
Provide consultation to teaching staff on disabilities, mental health issues and social/emotional concerns.
Organize and coordinate the programs disabilities concerns which include recruitment, enrollment, diagnosis and provision of services.
Obtain a diagnostic report and confirmation of disabling conditions by the appropriate professional and develop a follow up plan for assistance to be used with the child in given activities.
Coordinate conferences and staffing patterns to better serve disabled clients.
Advocate for children with disabilities or special needs to ensure smooth transition to public school programs. Review and evaluate teacher referrals.
Work with program staff to implement the social/emotional curriculum to address both preventative and responsive measures for children and staff in all classrooms to ensure all requirements are being implemented.
Schedule and conduct weekly coaching observations.
Provide modeling and hands-on support teaching staff and children.
Support staff through the development and follow-up of individualized behavior assessments.
Support staff by providing mental health and wellness information and regularly scheduled opportunities to learn about mental health, wellness and health education.
Advocate for early childhood education through ensuring quality services to children, families and the community.
Utilize, monitor and maintain information on databases. Submit timely, accurate and neat reports.
Provide ongoing communication with staff and families.
Respond competently to the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, languages and values of each family.
OVO is and equal opportunity employer and provider.
Job Summary
Full Time
Preschool & Daycare
$36k-51k (estimate)
08/19/2023
06/08/2024
ovoinc.org
SCOTTSBURG, IN
25 - 50
Private
JEAN BALDWIN
$10M - $50M
Preschool & Daycare
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