Pre-K Behavior Specialist- Contracted

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Category Administration Description Seeking licensed mental health consultant experienced with preschool aged children. Current License or Certification as a Mental Health Provider in the State Of Oregonis required. This is a contracted position at the rate of $56.67 per hour. Mileage remibursement @ $0.62/mile. Must meet legal critieria for Independent Contractor status. Essential Responsibilitie include classroom observations, short term thereputic services, staffing consultations, training/faciliation. Services to Children and Families:Assist the program in developing program practices that are responsive to the identified behavioral/mental health concerns of children in lieu of suspension and/or expulsion.Provide on-site classroom observations of children, child-staff interactions and classroom functioning.Facilitate staffing with center personnel after observations.Provide theraputic interventions on an interim basis, as deemed necessary, while facilitating referral to ongoing services.Make appropriate referrals when counseling is recommended.Consult with program parents and staff to help better understand mental health and acces mental health interventions.Assist teachers to improve classroom management and teaching practices relevant to mental health/social emotional development.Assist identified families in developing support networks; particularly informal, natural support systems that will last after the family leaves Head Start.Provide input to the program's Intra-Agency Concern Team regarding children in assigned caseloads with mental health, social-emotional, and behavioral concerns.Ensure mental health and social-emotional concerns are documented and follow-up occurs.Assist the Education/Disabilities Coordinator or his/her delegate in developing Behavior Action Plans for assigned children. Recordkeeping and Reporting:Maintain accurate and complete records of all services rendered, within the format assigned by Kidco, including electronic reconrds; submit such records within an assigned timeframe.Submit invoice for services in a timely manner. Necessary Physical/Mental Abilities:Exercise sound judgment and decision-making ability in crisis situations.Ability to work as a team, collaborating with parents and community resources.Frequent driving to program sites and appointments off site.Ability to make frequent significant decisions in supporting parents/families.Work effectively with families of diverse cultures, races, values and lifestyles.Completion of Health Appraisal Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Current License or Certification as a Mental Health Provider in the State Of OregonKnowledge of, and experience in serving young children and their families is PreferredExperience working with or in a Head Start Program is Strongly PreferredSensitivity to individual and group needs of adults and children in target areas.Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with families.Ability to work effectively as a team member with staff, families and community members.Organizational and recordkeeping skills.Ability to compose memos, correspondence, reports and documentation with computer supported applications.Professional level written and verbal skills. Other Requirements:Current First Aid/CPRCurrent and ongoing registration with Child Care Division Central Background Registry.Meet all criteria for Independent Contractor status. Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified- Position Behavior Specialist- Contracted Close Date Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt About the Organization This position is currently accepting applications.