Head Start Mental Health & Disabilities Leader

Children's Friend; Pawtucket (RI); Presencial; USD 71.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Contributions

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Holidays (12)

Vacation Benefits

Professional Development

Education Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Descripción de la vacante

Children’s Friend is seeking a Mental Health and Disabilities Manager to lead our integrated services across Head Start, Early Head Start, and Kids Connect. You’ll supervise clinicians, provide clinical guidance, and support licensure.

You will partner with families, school districts, and community agencies to coordinate services, ensure quality, and drive program improvement. A Master’s in social work with LICSW is required; 5–7 years’ leadership experience preferred.

Formación

• Master’s degree in social work with independent clinical licensure (LICSW).
• 5–7 years of relevant experience, including program management and staff supervision.
• Experience working with at-risk families.
• Knowledge of services and supports for children with special needs.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school districts and community partners.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license, access to an automobile, and appropriate insurance coverage.
• Ability to meet pre-employment background screening requirements.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and Inspire: Supervise, coach, and develop a team of clinicians, providing clinical guidance, performance feedback, and support toward professional licensure.
• Champion Children’s Mental Health: Oversee the delivery of mental health and disabilities services across Head Start, Early Head Start, and Kids Connect.
• Advocate for Children and Families: Help connect children with suspected or identified disabilities to appropriate services, resources, and supports.
• Build Strong Partnerships: Collaborate with families, Head Start teams, school districts, Early Intervention programs, and community agencies to coordinate services and promote positive outcomes.
• Oversee Program Quality: Support Kids Connect operations, ensure services are delivered appropriately, and maintain compliance with applicable program requirements.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Use data, reporting, policies, and effective systems to strengthen service delivery and improve collaboration across the organization.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Computer skills

Bilingual skills

Educación

Master's degree in social work

LICSW licensure

Descripción del empleo

Children’s Friend is seeking a Mental Health and Disabilities Manager to lead our integrated services across Head Start, Early Head Start, and Kids Connect. You’ll supervise clinicians, provide clinical guidance, and support licensure.

You will partner with families, school districts, and community agencies to coordinate services, ensure quality, and drive program improvement. A Master’s in social work with LICSW is required; 5–7 years’ leadership experience preferred.