NOTICE OF VACANT POSITION MENTAL HEALTH & INCLUSION MANAGER - HEAD START – FAYETTEVILLE, NC Closing Date: Open until filled Employment Type: Full-time/Exempt Salary: $70,000 annually Amount of Travel Required: 50% OVERVIEW OF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The Mental Health & Disabilities Manager ("Manager") oversees the activities and services related to the Disabilities and Mental Health focus areas within Head Start. This role involves identifying individual special needs and creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment that enables children to thrive. The Manager must have a solid understanding of the basic requirements of the IEP/IFSP processes and the accommodations needed for children with disabilities. They will provide essential services to support families facing challenges related to mental and emotional health and assist their children with special needs and challenging behaviors. Support will be offered through various channels, including classroom assistance, parental engagement, teacher support, and access to community resources as necessary. The Manager will also coordinate services to help staff and parents address domestic issues, stress management, self-esteem challenges, and other mental and emotional health concerns. Key job responsibilities include observing Head Start children across all settings, collaborating closely with families, teachers, community partners, and service providers for appropriate interventions and referrals, promoting positive mental health and disabilities practices and prevention strategies, and providing staff development training on specific topics within the mental health field. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
PLEASE NOTE All child care providers and household members who have incurred any pending charges, indictments or convictions (other than minor traffic offenses) since the last qualification letter was issued by the DHHS Criminal Background Check Unit must notify the operator of such charges within five business days or before returning to work, whichever comes first. The operator must notify the Criminal Background Check Unit within one business day of being notified. 10A NCAC 09 .2703. Any new charges or convictions could result in disqualification. In addition, if the individual has been placed on the Responsible Individual List (RIL), Child Maltreatment Registry (CMR), or the Sex Offender Registry (SOR), this will result in disqualification.
QUALIFICATIONS Education: At minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or Early Childhood Education with at least six( 6) courses in Infant and Child Development. Experience: Three (3) years working in an ECE field working with children in a classroom setting and families or equivalent combination of education and experience. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Certificates & Licenses It is the employee's responsibility to obtain and keep current all certifications, licenses, physicals, etc., at all times. The employee must have a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation The employee must be in good health as evidenced by an annual physical and TB test with negative results. The employee is encouraged to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Employees must have effective analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and arriving at conclusions is required. Basic computer skills and principles of organizational skills. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Develops positive working relationships with team members and staff. The employee must be able to complete a criminal background check and maintain an active Criminal Background Check (CBC) Qualification letter through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development. Demonstrates productivity and efficiency. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for the position. Good organizational and managerial skills.
Fluency in Spanish as a second language is preferred. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background check with state and Federal law enforcement agencies required. Selected applicants must submit to a pre-employment substance abuse screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs and alcohol as specified in agency policies. Must submit and receive negative results for random testing of same. The employee must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License. Must be able to pass a post-offer physical examination. Action Pathways, Inc. is an “at-will” employer. Either the employee or Action Pathways, Inc. may terminate the employment arrangement at any time, with or without cause. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The job description or announcement is not an employment agreement or contract. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
HOW TO APPLY Applicants must apply online at www.actionpathways.ngo |