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Closing Date:

10/08/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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Department:

COM | Peds HS Head Start Program

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Mental Health and Disabilities Manager for the Head Start/Early Head Start program is a crucial leadership position responsible for overseeing and enhancing the mental health and disabilities components of the program. This role involves tracking, monitoring, and improving the social-emotional and developmental outcomes of children, ensuring they receive appropriate support and services

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree PLUS four (4) years of project/program management experience.
• Masters of Social Work, Mental Health or Special Education with (2) two years of program management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of early childhood experience.
• Masters of Social Work, Mental Health or Special Education PLUS (5) five years early childhood. Licensed in the following but not excluded: LMSW, Traveling Arkansas Professional Pathways (TAPP) Trainer, Arkansas Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant AR-ECMHC.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implement a referral process for any suspected developmental delays or mental health concerns, including a tracking system for follow-up.
• Ensures that individualized services are effectively provided to children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities and/or mental health concerns. .
• Establishes policies and procedures for mental health and disabilities services within the program.
• Works closely with teaching staff to enhance the classroom environment, develop intervention strategies, individual behavior plans, and instructional support related to mental health and disabilities.
• Trains staff on referral processes, policies, procedures, and developmentally appropriate practices concerning mental health and disabilities.
• Ensures that children with special needs or mental health concerns are referred appropriately and receive the necessary services.
• Coordinates the recruitment of children with disabilities into the program, working closely with other staff and community agencies.
• Collaborates with Mental Health and Local Education Agencies in referring children for services under IDEA Part B, Part C, and mental health services.
• Maintains data on all children referred as required by the Head Start Performance Standards and for purposes of ICDCRAL reporting and Federal Reviews.
• Works with parents and staff to address the needs of children with special needs.
• .Supervises the Mental Health and Disabilities Resource Specialist to ensure effective service delivery.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the program.

Salary Information:

commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity:

Crawling, Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling

Occasional Physical Activity:

Climbing, Driving, Lifting, Pulling, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes