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Save the Children US · 2 days ago

Advisor I, Program Mental Health for Tennessee (Hybrid)

Ripley, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Save the Children US is a long-standing organization dedicated to the rights and well-being of children. The Advisor I, Program Mental Health is responsible for overseeing the mental health content area of the Tennessee Head Start program, ensuring the implementation of mental and behavioral health services while promoting children's social and emotional well-being.

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Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Advisor, Mental Health and in conjunction with Head Start Program Director, implements mental health program policies and procedures and provides support to staff working with children and families to implement the highest quality service delivery

Visits each site and classrooms on a regular basis (4-6 hours per month per site) to conduct classroom and individual child observations, provide training and technical assistance, coaching and mentoring, and build staff capacity by working directly with Head Start/EHS staff, parents, and community partners to ensure high quality service delivery

Meets with center staff following classroom observations to discuss strengths and recommendations for classroom management and a physical and cultural environment that promotes mental health and trauma-informed care, along with providing mindfulness strategies for all staff

Facilitates the individual behavior support process ensuring compliance with the Behavior Guidance Policy. Ensures all required reports are completed and supporting documentation has been acquired

Ensures psychological diagnostic evaluations occur for children when needed. Perform the evaluation as appropriate or make referral to the public school system or other community agency for testing and evaluation

Facilitates training for staff in the program related to the implementation of developmental and social-emotional screening and disabilities and infant, child, and adult behavioral health and family dynamics. Provides information and resources to grow the knowledge base of families and staff

Provides parent training and individual consultation to support children's development and social-emotional growth

Coordinates with program director and other managers/specialists to develop pre-service and on-going in-service training to ensure implementation of high quality services

Continues to build and enhance the network of mental health service providers for low-income families in the program

Develops and implements quality assurance activities including database monitoring, on-site visitations/observations, program reviews, consultation, and follow-up

Supports and participates in the Health and Family Services Advisory Committees which include professionals and volunteers from the community

Assists in the general administration of the Head Start program by participating in the ongoing program evaluation and planning process and assisting in the annual assessment process

Participates and/or encourages local staff's participation on inter-agency coordination councils, child and adolescent service system program teams, and care coordination councils and individual systems of care wrap-around teams

Participates and supports parents and staff as needed in IEP/1FSP meetings for participating children

Maintains ongoing communication to ensure high quality service delivery with educational cooperatives, private providers, early intervention and behavioral health specialists, and supports partnerships with program staff and parents

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Mental health servicesBehavioral health evaluationHead Start regulationsMS Office SuiteSocial-emotional developmentDiversityInclusionCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management skills

Required

Minimum of Master's Degree and licensed in accordance with the state mental/behavioral health professional licensing agency. (Counseling, Social Work or Psychology)

Demonstrated experience providing mental and behavior health services

Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards as well as health and nutrition services for infant, toddler and preschool programs

Demonstrated knowledge of administration, basic fiscal accountability, and public relations skills

Demonstrated experience developing consistent, stable and supportive relationships with young children

Proven ability to exercise professional judgment and evaluation before making decisions

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, children, parents, and outside agencies

Demonstrated successful ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams and at all levels, both internal and external

Proven successful problem solving and time management skills

Professional proficiency in MS Office Suite

Professional proficiency in written and spoken English

Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging

Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping

Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment

This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles

Preferred

Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified

Benefits

Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.

Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options.

Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D).

Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits

Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees

Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)

Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events

Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services

Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance.

Company

Save the Children US

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Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world.

Founded in 1932