Children's Services Coordinator - Mental Health & Disabilities

JOB CATEGORY: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / ECE / DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT / MENTAL HEALTH

POSITION SUMMARY: This position coordinates support for children and families in the area of mental health in accordance with the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards. This position also coordinates services to children with disabilities ensuring compliance with performance standards and recognized best practice in early childhood education and early intervention/special education. In addition, this position participates in the development and implementation of the transition program of Head Start/Early Head Start. This position does not involve provision of direct services in the areas of behavioral health or disabilities.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• BA/BS degree in Special Education; Social Work; Psychology; Human Services; Education Psychology; Early Childhood Education; Child Development; or closely related field. A degree is considered related only when it includes 6 or more courses on the BA/BS level in one of the above mentioned fields.
• Experience and training in securing and individualizing needed services for children with disabilities.
• One year experience in working with families and young children.
• Knowledge of, understanding and experience working in the area of addiction and recovery preferred.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

• Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
• TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).

In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A (g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:

• Criminal Background Checks.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to use personal transportation to carry out job duties.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must provide a current motor vehicle record.
• Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position.
• Must submit to a motor vehicle record check on an as needed basis and maintain a satisfactory driving record that is within the limitations of PMS Human Resources Policy II.D.3, Automobile Usage, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, II.D.3, Drug Free Workplace, III.H and applicable state and federal laws.
• May be required to complete transportation related trainings.

$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

BONUSES

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?

• Mission-driven organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance  
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability