Head Start Disability & Early Intervention Lead

Capital Area Community Services, inc.; Lansing (MI); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Capital Area Community Services, Inc. is seeking a qualified leader to manage the Disability Services and Mental Health Services within Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

The role oversees referrals, interventions, and collaboration with school districts and community partners to ensure services align with IDEA requirements and least restrictive environments. The candidate will supervise staff, promote family involvement, and develop systems for screening, evaluation, and service delivery

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Education field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in managing others.
• Minimum 2 years' experience providing early childhood services.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct supervision and leadership to the Disability Services and Mental Health areas of the Program.
• Coordinates intervention services provided to Head Start and Early Head Start enrolled children.
• Initiates and monitors referrals for children in need of special education and early intervention evaluation.
• Assures that both internal and external referrals receive responses and are addressed timely.
• Collects and analyzes data to ensure systems and procedures are effective and efficient.
• Works collaboratively with other Managers to integrate screening data for individualized planning and further assessment.
• Advocates for children, parents, and the program to obtain appropriate services.
• Assists with parent involvement efforts and encourages family participation.

Conocimientos

Supervision

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or Education

Descripción del empleo

Capital Area Community Services, Inc. is seeking a qualified leader to manage the Disability Services and Mental Health Services within Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

The role oversees referrals, interventions, and collaboration with school districts and community partners to ensure services align with IDEA requirements and least restrictive environments. The candidate will supervise staff, promote family involvement, and develop systems for screening, evaluation, and service delivery