Disabilities/Mental Health Specialist Chautauqua Opportunities 17 W. Courtney Street Dunkirk , NY 14048 Classified - Position - Other (Classified) Job Number 3300048820 Start Date Open Date 08/12/2024 Closing Date 12/31/2024 Position Data: Title: Disabilities/Mental Health Specialist Grade: E8 Exempt Non-Exempt X Reports to: Child Health Services Manager Basic Function or Position Summary: Promotes school success through screening, referral, service provision and follow-up for children needing health, mental health, behavioral, developmental and/or physical support. Prepares parents to be their child's advocate as they navigate the special education process. Security Clearance Level: 6 V,A,C,R Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: - Provides education, training and technical assistance to staff, volunteers and families. - Works cooperatively with management, staff, and parents to promote positive special education and transition outcomes while ensuring compliance. - Ensures completion and review of child developmental, social/emotional/behavioral and speech/language screenings (when needed) within 45 days of enrollment and initiates referrals for evaluation. When necessary, makes service recommendations for individualization. - Provides parent education and mentoring regarding specific disabilities, child transitions and parental rights and responsibilities. - Develops positive parent advocacy skills in customers. - Facilitates community referrals, including access to special education and mental health services for children. - Ensures special education tracking and support of timeline from consent to services meets mandates. - Attends IEP and IFSP meetings on behalf of COI; coordinates completion of reports for meeting. - Conducts behavior observations to support development of behavior plans for children. - Conducts classroom observations to support implementation of IEPs, IFSPs and behavior plans. - Maintains awareness of new developments/trends, which may impact service delivery. - Maintains complete information on CAPSYS for disabilities, transition and contacts. - Completes monthly reports on disabilities, behavior concerns and mental health supports. - Provide care and supervision of children on an as-needed basis - Administer medication as needed to children. - Promotes agency mission. - Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. - Maintains consistent professional customer service. - Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting selfsufficiency. - Other duties as designated by supervisor Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Division Staff, Child Care Council staff B. External: Special Education Providers and Committees. Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: N/A Organizational Responsibilities: - Adheres to all policies and procedures - Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes - Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate - Participates in organizational and divisional management systems Knowledge, Skills Required: - Bachelor's Degree in child development, special education, counseling, behavior science or psychology required; Masters in mental health counseling or special education preferred. - One year experience working with children with special needs or families of children with special needs. - Knowledge of special education and early intervention processes and regulations preferred. - Ability to work as an effective team member/leader. - Strong computer skills. - Maintain positive and cooperative relationships internally and externally. - Excellent organizational skills including documentation and charting. - Ability to obtain and maintain NYS Medication Administration Training Certification. Physical: - Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: - Ability to work flexible hours. - Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times - Completes all required NYS background clearances - Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing - Valid Driver's license - Reliable transportation - Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle - Ability to travel throughout the county - Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required; subject to random drug and alcohol testing for cause - Works compassionately with a diverse population - Experience navigating community programs Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location Dunkirk or Jamestown Salary: From 19.43 Salary: To 20.43 Appointment Status Permanent Position Status Full time Start Date ASAP Job Posting Link recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2484256