Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (Head Start)

Company: County of York
Location: Yorktown
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

Description Performs basic counseling and human services work in the Children and Family Services Division. Works as part of the divisions multidisciplinary team and in collaboration with parents, staff, and community agencies to promote childrens school readiness. Engages in activities to promote mental wellness, social-emotional development, evidence-based trauma-informed care, and mental health literacy and education. Provides ongoing consultation services and support to program staff, program participants, and the programs contracted mental health consultants to address mental wellness social emotional health, and trauma. Responsible for the coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of high quality mental health services, which includes providing resources, developing partnerships, and making referrals to community agencies and programs.Incumbents work 6.5 hours per day, 32.5 hours per week, 196 days per school year. Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in social work, human services, counseling, sociology, psychology, or a related field, and related case management experience.A minimum of one to two years of work experience working with children and families, preferably young children and economically disadvantaged families. Supplemental Information Must possess or be able to obtain valid automobile insurance and a driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record. Requires an acceptable criminal and child protective services background checks, and ability to obtain certification in Medication Administration, CPR, and First Aid.Requires an initial physical examination to include a screening for tuberculosis, and periodic re-examinations to ensure the incumbent poses no significant health risk to the participants in the Head Start Program. Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including common office machines such as calculators, copiers, laptops, tablets, etc. Must be able to drive a motor vehicle. Work involves some walking, bending, climbing, running, crawling, stooping, and standing when completing observations, home visits, activities, and classroom visits. Work involves some pushing, pulling, and lifting of items between 10-20 pounds. Must be able to sit on the floor with children and occasionally run, crawl, and lift children weighing 40-55 lbs., when necessary.For a more detailed description: View Document The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical and dental insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. 01 Which best describes your level of education? No Diploma/GED High School/GED Some College or Technical Training Technical/Vocational Certification Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher 02 List the major field of study in which you received your degree. If this does not apply to your level of education, type "N/A". 03 How many college credit hours have you earned in a field related to social work, human services, sociology, psychology, or mental health? None 12 credit hours or less 13 to 24 credit hours 25 or more credit hours 04 How many years of experience do you have providing consultation services and mental health-related services to preschool-aged children? Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 to 10 years 10 years or more 05 How many years of experience do you have providing consultation services and mental health-related services to adults? Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 to 10 years 10 years or more 06 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of behavior management and social and emotional skills for young children? None Basic Intermediate Advanced 07 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in advocating for families and providing community resources? None Basic Intermediate Advanced 08 Do you have any experience providing case management services to young children and families? Yes No 09 If selected for this position, you will be required to work occasional nights and/or weekends. Are you able to comply with this provision? Yes No 10 If selected for this position, you will be required to perform client home visits. Are you able to comply with this provision? Yes No 11 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the Head Start Program? None Basic Intermediate Advanced 12 Because this position is held in a preschool program where children are present, you will be asked to consent to background checks and to provide information for the following before being offered employment: *Reference checks from 2 people who can verify your health services experience. *A criminal history background check. *Review of your driving record through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. *An investigation through Child Protection Services and Sex Offender Registry. *Results from a completed Tuberculin Screening/Test. *Physical exam stating you are free of contagious disease and pose no significant health or safety risk to the children in the program. Do you acknowledge the items listed above will be required before being offered employment? Yes No 13 If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee and may be required to remain at your worksite or to report to a worksite following a declared County emergency in order to respond to the needs of the citizens of York County. This may involve working odd hours, including nights and weekends, for an indeterminate amount of time depending on the emergency situation. Are you able to comply with this provision? Yes No 14 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 15 Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A. 16 Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools) Yes No Required Question

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