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Mental Health and Disabilities Services Professional at CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

63000.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Support, Disabilities Services, IEP Development, IFSP Monitoring, Developmental Screening, ASQ Administration, Classroom Support, Parent Education, Case Management, Bilingual Communication

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Greater Norwalk Head Start / Early Head Start a program of the Connectiuct Institute For Communities, Inc. seeks full-time Mental Health and Disabilities Services Professional. Position is responsible for assuring 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, working closely with Management team and Teaching staff, and Parent Education as a whole or on a case-by-case basis working with special needs children. Responsible to provide classroom support for children with mental health needs and IEP supports. This position includes leading the annual developmental screenings such as the ASQ, and coordinates services with Birth-to-Three and Norwalk Public Schools to ensure push-in and child busing services are successful. Requirements Minimum qualifications: BA in related field, and at least 1 year relevant work experience, or equivalents (MA in Counseling strongly preferred), Bi-lingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. 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 on experience. Monday-Friday day-shift schedule. Mission-focused environment. Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The professional ensures compliance with Federal Performance Standards by providing mental health and disability services to children and families. Key duties include monitoring IEP/IFSP progress, leading developmental screenings, and coordinating with public schools and Birth-to-Three services.