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CHILD, Inc. is seeking a full-time Mental Health Manager.
CHILD, Inc. is a private, non-profit early education and care program providing comprehensive services and supports to low-income pregnant people and families with children birth to five years in Kent County, RI. Programs included Head Start, Early Head Start, and RI Pre-K.
Interested candidates must be available to work between the hours of 8:00-5:00 at any of our three locations, and occasional evening hours.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Mental Health Manager is a member of a multi-disciplinary administrative team responsible for the leadership, management and oversight of a high-quality early education and care program that offers trauma-informed services and supports.
The Mental Health Manager works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head Start Director to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality mental health support services.
The Mental Health Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of research-based best practices and current trends in mental health supports within an inclusive early learning program. The Mental Health Manager supports a program-wide culture that promotes children’s positive mental well-being and social and emotional functioning; and supports staff and family efforts to meet children’s needs.
General Responsibilities
· Follow the philosophy, policies, and procedures of CHILD, Inc.
· Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, punctuality, and dependable attendance.
· Demonstrate respect for diverse family practices, languages, cultures, and traditions.
· Demonstrate acceptance of all children, and support an inclusive learning environment.
· Demonstrate strengths-based partnerships with families, colleagues, and community partners to support high-quality service delivery.
· Communicate clearly and professionally with families, colleagues, and community partners while representing the agency.
· Maintain confidentiality at all times, respecting and preserving the dignity and privacy of children, families, colleagues, and program operations.
· Maintain professional boundaries at all times.
· Maintain timely, detailed, and accurate electronic records.
· Participate in ongoing professional development and in-service training during and after hours, as needed.
Specialized Duties
· Development and implementation of a continuum of mental health supports that are data driven and responsive to the unique needs of the population served and the workforce.
· Screening and assessment of children to identify potential emotional or behavioral concerns and risk factors for mental health issues.
· Staff support and workforce development based on observations and consultations which address teacher and individual child needs.
· Developmental and oversight of individualized support plans for children who may require additional attention or intervention to address specific mental health needs.
· Community collaboration, including coordination of resources, referrals, and service provision for children identified with behavioral health needs.
· Continuous quality improvement of mental health and wellness promotion and prevention, early identification, and referrals for treatment.
· Continuous quality improvement of staff wellness promotion.
· Advocacy for children, families, and the workforce.
REQUIRED QULAIFICATIONS
· Rhode Island licensed mental health professional.
· Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker.
· Experience working with very young children and families impacted by mental/behavioral health needs.
· Outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to work independently, set priorities, multi-task, problem solve, and manage multiple situations effectively.
· Demonstrated experience of effective cross-systems collaboration.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook and other PC based software.
· Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
HIGHLY DESIRED
· Demonstrated experience working with families experiencing poverty and/or other significant life challenges.
· Demonstrated knowledge of high-quality practices and systems in the field of early education and care, specifically programming for infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers.
· Demonstrated experience in birth-five program administration.
· Demonstrated knowledge of the five communities served.
· Demonstrated knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
· Demonstrated successful experience working in a team setting.
· Bilingual and Spanish speaking candidates.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
· Full individual health and dental coverage. Family coverage is available through payroll deduction.
· Individual Supplemental Retirement Annuity Program.
· Group Retirement Annuity Plan with no required employee match.
· Optional Individual Supplemental Retirement Plan.
· Competitive Frings Benefits
· Mileage reimbursement.
· Full Year or School Year option.
· Starting at $41.81 an hour, competitive salary commensurate with experience
To apply for this job email your details to aoconnell@childincri.org