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
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Itinerant Location Dunkirk or Jamestown
Salary: From 19.43
Salary: To 20.43
Appointment Status Permanent
Position Status Full time
Start Date ASAP
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