Disabilities & Mental Health Program Manager

Yakama Nation Legends Casino; Wapato (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakama Nation Head Start in Wapato, WA seeks a Disabilities and Mental Health Manager to oversee identification, support, monitoring, and transition processes for children who may have disabilities or mental health concerns.

You will interpret federal and state laws, coordinate services, manage Part B and Part C grant funds, ensure confidentiality, and lead collaboration with staff, families, and external agencies to provide holistic services.

Qualifications

• Experience with Head Start programs and ECE standards.
• Ability to interpret IDEA Part B/C and related regulations.
• Strong collaboration with families, staff, and external agencies.
• Supervisory experience in a program serving children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee identification, support, monitoring, and transition for children with disabilities.
• Coordinate IEP/IFSP development with families and LEAs/SEAs as needed.
• Manage grant funds and reporting for Part B and Part C programs.
• Ensure confidentiality and maintain program records and required reports.
• Provide staff training and lead integrated services planning with teams.

Skills

Disabilities & mental health knowledge

IEP/IFSP development

Staff training

Interagency collaboration

Program supervision

Computer literacy

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in ECE / related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Database management

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Email / Internet tools

Job description

Yakama Nation Head Start in Wapato, WA seeks a Disabilities and Mental Health Manager to oversee identification, support, monitoring, and transition processes for children who may have disabilities or mental health concerns.

You will interpret federal and state laws, coordinate services, manage Part B and Part C grant funds, ensure confidentiality, and lead collaboration with staff, families, and external agencies to provide holistic services.