Head Start Behavioral Health Program Support

Kansas Children's Service League; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Life Insurance

401(K) & matching offerings

Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave

Paid Vacation & Wellness Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Wellness Program

Earned Wage Access

Job summary

A nonprofit organization serving children and families in Garden City is looking for a Head Start Behavioral Health Program Support Specialist. This role involves providing behavioral support services to children in the Head Start program and collaborating with families and community activities. Applicants should have a high school diploma, with a preference for those holding a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in behavior management. This position offers a competitive wage and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold a High school diploma or equivalent.
• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields is preferred.
• Experience working with children and families is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral support services in Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• Implement interventions as assigned by Mental Health Coordinator.
• Maintain accurate records of services and observations.

Skills

Behavior management

Self-regulation skills

Emotional regulation skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or Early Childhood Education

Job description

Kansas Children's Service League is looking to hire a full-time Head Start Behavioral Health Program Support in Garden City, KS. This position earns a competitive wage of up to $15 per hour and works a Monday - Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.

About Kansas Children’s Service League

Stronger families start at Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL). Founded in 1893, KCSL is a statewide, nonprofit agency that serves thousands of Kansas children and families each year. KCSL’s mission is to protect and promote the well‑being of children. Our programs work with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. We help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces. KCSL is also the Kansas chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America and Circle of Parents.

As a team member of Kansas Children's Service League, you’ll enjoy the following benefit offerings and more based on selected cafeteria options and employment class:

• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K) & matching offerings
• Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave
• Paid Vacation & Wellness Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program
• Earned Wage Access

For more details on our benefits, please visit our KCSL Career site.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

At Kansas Children’s Service League, we protect and promote the well‑being of children. In doing so, every employee is responsible for supporting the agency’s mission, vision, and values. This includes actively and regularly demonstrating high‑quality customer service, accountability in all aspects of your position, and respecting the differences in our staff, customers, and communities. Expected behaviors and qualities include professionalism and competence, active collaboration, effective communication, initiative and innovation, respect, and goal achievement. Employees are to be able, at any time, to provide basic information about the breadth of customer opportunities available through KCSL and to help customers make connections within the organization. KCSL is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Start Behavioral Support Specialist is responsible for providing behavioral support services in the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This position will include the delivery of behavioral support services in center-based programming.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support behavioral health needs of HS/EHS children in the classroom and implement appropriate interventions as assigned by Mental Health Coordinator
• Work collaboratively to provide support services to mitigate behavioral health problems and developmental delays for children ages birth to 5
• Public Relations
  • Recruitment of children and families
  • Participate in community activities that promote awareness of behavioral health issues
• Documentation
  • Keep an up-to-date record of all services provided, assessments completed, observations and ongoing recommendations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or Early Childhood Education
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• At least 1 year of experience working with children and families.
• Working and/or volunteer experience with helping children with behavior management, self‑regulation and emotional regulation skills