Description

Provide expertise and implement quality control measures to ensure quality service delivery that meets the Head Start Performance Standards, applicable federal and state laws and regulations and the outcome measures required by the agency.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  

  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  

Participate as a team member in the identification of social/behavioral problems.

  

Design, implement, and follow up on behavioral management programs for students to remediate behavioral and social problems.

  

Develop and maintain psychosocial and behavioral data on these students.

  

Assist other professionals with student/staff crisis intervention.

  

Plan and confer with the classroom teacher of these students as requested concerning any behavioral, social or personal problems affecting the students.

  

Assist with in-service activities regarding techniques for remediating behavioral, social or personal problems of students.

  

Participate in the referral process for students who require further evaluation and/or follow-up services to the appropriate personnel or community agencies.

  

Assist with case-management and team problem-solving with other behavioral specialists, agency personnel, and other appropriate professionals on a regular basis.

  

Actively support the vision and mission statement of Family Development Services.

Participate in Functional Behavior Assessments, identify areas of concern and formulate corrective action plan.

  

Uses a plan of instruction outlined in a child's IFSP/IEP/BMP.

  

Ensure that mental health and social-emotional concerns are noted in the children's files and followed up on with appropriate staff and parents.

  

Provide input at comprehensive staffing for children with mental health, socialemotional and behavior concerns and needs.

  

Attend staffing of other agencies when pertinent or requested.

  

Assist Mental Health and Assistant Mental Health Coordinator.

  

Submit monthly and other assigned reports to Mental Health Coordinator.

  

Requirement 1-year Mental Health Experience

  

Other duties as assigned.

  

  

Supervisory Responsibilities           

                                     

None

  

  

Competencies                                             

  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:  Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

  

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Manages project team activities.

  

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

  

Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

  

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.

  

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

  

Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

  

Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

  

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Provides recognition for results.

  

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

  

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Improves processes, products and services. Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

  

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

  

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

  

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.

  

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

  

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

  

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.

  

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

  

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

  

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

  

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

  

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

  

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

 Must have a bachelor’s in social work, Psychology, or related behavioral or human service field; Knowledge of behavior management principles and techniques; Knowledge of child development; At least 1 year of experience working with children and families in a mental/behavioral health capacity.  Requirement 1-year Mental Health Experience.

 

 Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

 

  Work Environment  

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.