Health & Disabilities Specialist
Summary
| Title: | Health & Disabilities Specialist |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1195 |
| Department: | Head Start Program |
| Job Type: | Non-exempt (hourly) |
| Location: | Malone, NY |
| Position Status: | Full Time |
Description
JCEO is a private, not-for-profit human service agency that serves the residents of Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State. All programs are based on JCEO's mission to alleviate poverty through practical, timely, and innovative services that emphasize and develop problem-solving skills for people.
This role supports the Health & Disabilities Services Coordinator (H&DSC) by assisting teachers with behavioral issues at Franklin County HS/EHS sites. It involves providing resources to families, helping in crises, maintaining confidentiality, and acting as a liaison between the H&DSC and families. The position may also offer transportation, childcare, and other social services, while promoting family support and self-reliance.
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Location: On-Site
Hourly Rate of Pay: $21.74
BENEFITS
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (Eligible after One Year of Employment)
- North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned.
- Implement goals and policies to meet performance standards.
- Review applications and medical/family histories to provide appropriate services.
- Train and guide staff, parents, and the community on disabilities and mental health topics under supervision.
- Ensure annual screenings and ongoing monitoring of disabilities and mental health services.
- Maintain accurate records for screenings, referrals, and IEP/IFSPs, and collaborate on service plan implementation.
- Facilitate communication among staff, parents, program consultants, and the community to enhance services.
- Serve as a liaison between the Health & Disabilities Services Coordinator (H&DSC) and parents, advocating for necessary services.
- Act as a case manager for children with disabilities and attend relevant meetings.
- Assist in recruiting children and ensuring those needing mental health or disability services receive evaluations and referrals.
- Ensure parental consent forms are signed for mental health consultant services.
- Participate in center team meetings and organize case conferences as needed.
- Conduct site visits for observations under supervision.
- Participate in parent orientation meetings.
- Attend, record, and compile minutes from Health and Mental Health Advisory Meetings.
- Help develop ongoing education on mental health and disabilities for parents under guidance.
- Participate in parent support groups as directed.
- Attend required training and comply with health and safety regulations.
- Support efforts to secure non-federal share for health and disabilities services.
- Perform duties in alignment with the mission of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity.
- Carry out additional related tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree with a concentration in Early Childhood/Special Education is preferred.
Experience in Early childhood settings preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES
Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and understand governmental regulations. Ability to write reports,
correspondence, and newsletters. Ability to effectively present information and respond to
questions from groups of clients and coworkers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at hr@jceo.org.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree with a concentration in Early Childhood/Special Education is preferred.
Experience in Early childhood settings preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES
Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and understand governmental regulations. Ability to write reports,
correspondence, and newsletters. Ability to effectively present information and respond to
questions from groups of clients and coworkers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at hr@jceo.org.
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