Mental Health and Disabilities Services Professional

Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC); Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible

Health insurance 75%

Paid time off & 13 holidays

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

Dependent care savings

Job summary

Greater Norwalk Head Start / Early Head Start, a program of the Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc., seeks a full‑time Mental Health and Disabilities Services Professional. The role ensures 100% compliance with Federal Performance Standards and supports children with mental health concerns, their families, and IEP/IFSP progress.

You will collaborate with the Management team and teaching staff, lead developmental screenings such as the ASQ, and coordinate services with Birth‑to‑Three and

Qualifications

• BA in related field with at least one year of relevant work experience OR equivalent; MA in Counseling strongly preferred.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support for children with mental health needs and IEP/IFSP progress monitoring.
• Lead annual developmental screenings such as the ASQ.
• Coordinate services with Birth‑to‑Three and Norwalk Public Schools for push‑in and child bus services.
• Collaborate with Management team and Teaching staff to ensure compliance with Federal Performance Standards.
• Provide parent education sessions, group or case‑by‑case for families of special‑needs children.

Skills

Bilingual

Counseling

Education

BA in related field

MA in Counseling

Job description

Description

Greater Norwalk Head Start / Early Head Start, a program of the Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc., seeks a full‑time Mental Health and Disabilities Services Professional. The position is responsible for ensuring that programs meet 100 % of the related Federal Performance Standards, including services to children with mental health concerns and behavior issues and their families; development and monitoring of children’s IEP or IFSP progress; collaboration with the Management team and Teaching staff; and parent education, whether group or case‑by‑case, for special‑needs children. The role includes providing classroom support for children with mental health needs and IEP supports, leading annual developmental screenings such as the ASQ, and coordinating services with Birth‑to‑Three and Norwalk Public Schools to ensure push‑in and child busing services are successful.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: BA in a related field and at least one year of relevant work experience, or equivalency (MA in Counseling strongly preferred). Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged.

Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness approved site through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Healthcare covered by the employer at 75 % with additional buy‑up options
• Paid time off & 13 paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition and licensure reimbursements
• Dependent care savings
• Ancillary suite of fringe benefit offerings

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Monday‑Friday day‑shift schedule. Mission‑focused environment.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled