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Head Start Disabilities/Transition Specialist

$29.84 - $34.69 per hour

Berks County Intermediate Unit #14 (BCIU)

Job Opportunity at Berks County Intermediate Unit

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Coordinate the effective implementation of the Disabilities and Transition Service Areas of the Head Start Program.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work with other service areas and center staff to identify and refer children for evaluation who may need additional services.
  • Review all staff and consultant observations and screening of children.
  • Work with the family services team to assist with coordinating screenings for all children.
  • Coordinate services to enrolled children with disabilities.
  • Support families and staff to assist with coordinating appointments for children with agencies, clinics, and consultants for testing, diagnosis, treatment, and therapy for the child's special needs.
  • Coordinate and/or communicate with appropriate contacts regarding parent(s) and child visits to support and interpret evaluation information and recommended services when necessary.
  • Coordinate referrals for identified concerns with follow-up.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, or related field and experience in a preschool special needs area or preschool setting.
  • Knowledge of growth and development processes of a young child.
  • Communicate effectively with professionals and families of children with and without identified needs.
  • Knowledge of various community agencies working with social/emotional and disability fields.
  • Knowledge of services, supportive strategies, and experience working with a variety of disabilities impacting preschool age children.

Schedule: Full-time, 7 hours/day, 12 months/year

Salary: $29.84 - $34.69/hour (salary based on education level) Per Head Start Salary Scale

Benefits Included:

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Long term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System
  • Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions
Berks County Intermediate Unit #14 (BCIU)
Vacancy posted 7 hours ago
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