Health and Disabilities Specialist

NY Employer - Malone, NY

Full-time

Malone, NY

About the position

The Health and Disabilities Specialist role at JCEO is designed to support the Health & Disabilities Services Coordinator by assisting teachers with behavioral issues at Franklin County HS/EHS sites. This position focuses on providing resources to families, maintaining confidentiality, and acting as a liaison between families and the H&DSC. The specialist may also offer transportation, childcare, and other social services while promoting family support and self-reliance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Associates Degree with a concentration in Early Childhood/Special Education is preferred.
• Experience in Early childhood settings preferred.