Specialist - Disabilities

ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM INCORPORATED; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM INCORPORATED in Columbus, GA is seeking a Disabilities/Mental Health Specialist to support services by coordinating resources, monitoring outcomes, and developing educational plans. The incumbent will provide training and technical assistance to staff in early childhood services.

The role requires a BS in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience; an LPN certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Health Child Development, Health Science or related field is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an early childhood setting.
• LPN certificate preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Center Managers the use of community and agency resources.
• Manage service agreements as directed by the Early Childhood Service Manager.
• Monitor outcomes of Disabilities and Mental Health Services and develop strategies to improve outcomes.
• Develop educational/service plans and facilitate implementation.
• Prepare regular reports on progress of objectives for Enrichment Services Program, Inc.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Facilitation

Training

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology or related field

LPN Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Benning Hills Admin Support Staff - Columbus, GA 31903 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $22.99 - $22.99 Hourly

Job Summary

Incumbent supports the provisions of services outlined in the Performance Standards for accomplishing the goals and objectives established in the Disabilities and Mental Health service area. Such support includes, but is not limited to, providing training and technical assistance to child development staff, and monitoring and evaluating delivery of disabilities and mental health services.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Responsible for coordinating with Center Managers the use of community and agency resources.
• Manage service agreements as directed by the Early Childhood Service Manager.
• Responsible for monitoring outcomes of Disabilities and Mental Health Services, and the development and implementation of strategies that will result in the improvement of these outcomes.
• Responsible for participating in the development of plans for educational services as well as disabilities and mental health services and facilitation of the implementation of these plans.
• Responsible for preparation of regular reports to the Manager on the progress of objectives established by Enrichment Services Program, Inc. for the educational service area, and the submission of these reports as required by the Manager.
• Responsible for participating on service delivery and multidisciplinary teams as directed by the Manager.
• Responsible for providing training to new staff on disabilities and mental health services as directed by the Early Childhood Services Manager
• Responsible for providing in service training and Pre service training as directed by the Early Childhood Services Manager.
• Responsible for providing technical assistance as needed.

Disabilities/Mental Health Specialist

• Responsible for root cause analysis and strategies to correct areas of non-compliance.
• Responsible for generating In kind
• Responsible for providing information to other agencies and organizations regarding our programs, as requested
• Responsible for identifying needs by evaluating applicable program data and information from other sources
• Responsible for performing other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Early Childhood Services Director Development Manager

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in Psychology, Sociology, Health Child Development, Health Science or related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience working in an early childhood setting.
• LPN Certificate preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Essential Mental Functions

• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate good communication, problem solving, planning and facilitation skills.
• Possess the skills necessary to identify, plan and conduct/facilitate training and technical assistance.

Essential Physical Functions

Incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Occasionally required to stand, climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to twenty five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (50,000)
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, and Holidays)
• 401(k) Plan