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Location: Delaware County NY Head Start centers

 

Pay Rate:

This is an individual contractual position open to hourly bid

 

Position Details: 

10 month a year program (late August – June)

Hours vary (average 10 hours weekly)

 

Date Available:
Immediately

 

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Full job description
About the position:

  • The Mental Health Consultant will assist the Delaware Opportunities Inc Head Start in the implementation Mental Health Performance Standards with the shared goal of achieving them with fidelity. 
  • The Consultant provides support and education for Head Start children, staff, management and families of enrolled children in the areas of mental health and social-emotional services. 
  • The expected Consultant services provided include:

     Assistance in individual assessments, classroom observations, participation in meetings

     Available for staff questions, individual consultations, staff trainings, parent trainings

     Promoting child family and staff mental wellness, promotion and implementation  

     Serve on the Mental Health and Health Services Advisory Committee 

 

 

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Knowledgeable of early childhood growth and development
  • Knowledge of Head Start 
  • Knowledge of the Pyramid Model (framework of evidence-based practices promoting social emotional development)
  • High organizational skills 
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Passion to make a difference
  • Open-minded
  • Use effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Highly dependable with strong work ethic
  • Excellent follow up skills

Required Education and Experience:

  • Licensed Mental Health Professional by the State of New York 
  • Experience working with preschool aged children 

If you have any questions regarding this position or our application process please contact Head Start Director at 607-746-1641 or at thauptfleisch@delop.org

Equal Opportunity Employer