Early Childhood Mental Health & Disabilities Specialist

Easter Seals Southern California, Inc.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California seeks a Mental Health and Disabilities Specialist to support children 0-5 in Early Head Start, Head Start, and DOE programs. You collaborate with families to ensure services for children with disabilities and uphold performance standards.

Starting pay range is $34-$38 per hour. The role emphasizes inclusion, early intervention training, and partnership with local agencies to secure resources and MOUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Child Development or Special Education; infant/toddler class with B grade or better.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Ability to pass FBI, DOJ and criminal background checks.
• Willingness to travel locally and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide and ensure compliance within the Early Head Start Home Base services.
• Develop, maintain and track IFSP and IEPs, progress and required documentation with Head Start standards.
• Collaborate with staff and families on issues related to behavior or development and individual needs.
• Conduct on-site behavioral screenings within 45 days of enrollment.
• Identify community resources and establish MOUs with agencies.
• Assist in staff trainings on early intervention and related topics.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Child development knowledge

Early childhood mental health

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Psychology / Child Development / Special Education

Infant-toddler coursework with B grade or better

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Easterseals Southern California seeks a Mental Health and Disabilities Specialist to support children 0-5 in Early Head Start, Head Start, and DOE programs. You collaborate with families to ensure services for children with disabilities and uphold performance standards.

Starting pay range is $34-$38 per hour. The role emphasizes inclusion, early intervention training, and partnership with local agencies to secure resources and MOUs.