Disability & Mental Health Intervention Specialist

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) seeks an Intervention Support Specialist to support Head Start and Childrens Services in Downtown Boston.

You will provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to staff and families on integrating disabilities and mental health supports across programs. Collaborate with staff, families and community partners to promote inclusive practices, coordinate referrals, and ensure IDEA compliance and Head Start policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; one course in special education/early childhood mental health required.
• Master’s degree in Early Childhood, Special Education, Mental Health or related field; nine months experience in special needs teaching/care required.
• Two years of experience caring for or teaching children with disabilities may count toward special education coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated support and services to staff, parents and community agencies.
• Offer ongoing consultation on IDEA, Head Start philosophies, and family-centered services.
• Coordinate planning, referrals, screenings, and assessments; support IEPs/IFSPs.

Skills

Staff training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood / Special Education / Mental Health

Job description

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) seeks an Intervention Support Specialist to support Head Start and Childrens Services in Downtown Boston.

You will provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to staff and families on integrating disabilities and mental health supports across programs. Collaborate with staff, families and community partners to promote inclusive practices, coordinate referrals, and ensure IDEA compliance and Head Start policies.