Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: This is an 11 month position. The Behavior Specialist is responsible for direct and indirect mental health support services for Head Start and Early Head Start children and families.

1. Observes, identifies needs, and develops plans that address the mental health issues of the children and families served by Reach-Up Inc.

1. Meets with individuals/families to provide initial screening, behavioral support, and facilitate outside service referral.

1. Maintains regular, on-site classroom support for children, families, staff, etc.

1. Works with the Early Childhood Development and Health Services team to assist in development and implementation of behavior management plans for children that have been identified with behavioral problems.

1. Provides reflective consultation to teachers and assistants on a regular basis.

1. Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities as assigned. (e.g. Conscious Discipline, Circle of Security, Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health)

1. Submits timely, accurate reports about services provided for children and families.

1. Demonstrates confidentiality in all matters.

1. Maintains a safe workplace and fosters a culture of attention to health and safety.

Understanding of Minnesota Maltreatment Law to keep all children safe from any type of harm.

1. Recruits families for Reach-Up Inc. programs throughout the year.

Reach-Up reserves the right to assign other duties as necessary.

Essential Interpersonal Skills:

1. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communication with staff, employees of other agencies, and families.

2. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with diverse populations of staff, students, and parents.

3. Demonstrates respect for the basic dignity of students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents.

4. Supports and adapts to change and demonstrates commitment to continuous performance improvement.

Non-Essential Functions and Duties:

1. Performs general clerical functions.

Skills and Education:

1. B.S. degree in early childhood, psychology, social work or related field required.

2. Endorsement in Infant or Early Childhood Mental Health or 2 years of experience with children under the age of 5.

3. Experience with early childhood services and with families with complex needs. (e.g. homeless, poverty, refugee, trauma)

4. Knowledge of and experience with mental health resources and referral agencies.

5. Ability to respond to immediate classroom issues in a competent, professional manner.

6. Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, solve problems and provide leadership.

7. Ability to submit timely, accurate reports about services provided for children and families.

8. Ability to furnish own means of transportation with 100,000/300,000 liability limits for bodily injury, underinsured motorist and uninsured motorist.

9. Provides own Professional Liability insurance.

Tools and Materials Used:

The manual dexterity to operate typical office equipment and a vehicle.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to physically respond to young children. The physical dexterity necessary to use a computer and sit at a desk for extended time periods. The ability to work accurately with numbers, communicate verbally, attend a workshop and drive a vehicle.

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