This is a full-time exempt position. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director, the Inclusion Coordinator/Manager works with children and their families enrolled in the program with disabilities in an effort to coordinate available resources and ensure that enrolled children are receiving maximum and appropriate services in a timely manner.
Essential Duties:
Inclusion, Mental Health and Disability
- Work with Regional Manager to plan and implement the Mental Health/Disabilities area of the Head Start Program, including inclusion plan development
- Make on-site visits to each classroom at individual sites to help identify children with disabilities and to ensure these children are receiving necessary services.
- Promote team cooperation in the provisions of mental health and disability services to Head Start children.
- Attend the Health Advisory Committee meetings and utilize the committee in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the mental health/disabilities content area.
- Work with the Health and Nutrition Manager and Director of Children and Family Services in the organization of the Health Advisory Committee and in utilizing the committee in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the mental health and disability content areas.
- Oversee the MOU with external community partners such as SFUSD and Golden Gate Regional Center and foster ongoing partnerships.
- Work with other service area staff to promote active parent involvement in the Mental Health and Disability program and assure that the education program meets the childs needs.
- In conjunction with other service area staff, assist the families in assuming the primary responsibility for their own care and linking the child and their family into ongoing mental health and disabilities services.
- Oversee the inclusion transition plans
- Maintain up-to-date requirements and regulations of local, state, and federal agencies.
- Work with Regional Manager to maintain and update data of individual mental health and disability records on each child in the assigned area as to what services are needed and received.
- Assist teachers, administrative staff, and parents in the coordination of follow-up mental health and disability services.
- Oversee the process of Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individualize Family Service Plan (IFSP), including: Referrals, setting up meetings and appointments, provide IEP training to teachers and Family Advocate, foster ongoing collaboration between SFUSD special education teachers and classroom teaching team
- Ensure that all appointments relative to services being offered are kept in a confidential manner.
- Train personnel regarding conditions and job requirements necessary for specialized care and observation when needed.
- Coordinate with other service area staff, assist in interpreting the diagnosis to the teaching staff and parents, and support the education program in ensuring that it meets the childs needs.
- Conduct regular interactions with staff, health care professionals, children, and families to ensure streamlined referrals and services follow up.
- Work with Regional Manager and Site Manager to inspect and evaluate classrooms, playgrounds, and buildings for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
- In conjunction with other service area staff, compile and analyze data on the effectiveness of the mental health and disabilities services area.
- In conjunction with department staff, update the annual Head Start Services Plan and compile information for the Program Information Report (PIR).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Kai Ming is looking for an experienced and qualified individual who has familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards and/or experience working in a Head Start environment with a high degree of emotional intelligence who can effectively advocate on behalf of parents while overseeing systemic improvement to referral processes and protocols for children with special needs and disabilities. Strong working knowledge of social services and ability to be organized and follow up accordingly to ensure all children and families are served equitably. This position could be Coordinator or Manager depends on the experience level in related field.
- Bachelors Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education or health field, with a specialization in Special Education required.
- Masters degree preferred.
- A minimum of three year of experience working with children aged zero-five.
- Experience working with Children with Individualized Education Plans is preferred.
- Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards preferred.
- Bilingual (Chinese/English) preferred.
- Proven success in serving special needs populations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent problem solving, programming and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must have the ability to communicate with various stakeholders; parents, children, consultants, colleagues and delegates from partner agencies.
- Must be able to conduct staff training, maintain records, prepare reports, and clearly understand written or verbal instruction.
- Ability to organize, manage and control work flow.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from various ethnic, socioeconomic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
- Adhere to the Kai Ming Code of Conduct and all other internal policies and procedures.
- Accountable for the health, safety and supervision of all children and families.
- COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination record
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Job Type: Full Time, Exempt