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United Community Action Partnership, Inc. Disabilities/Mental Health Coordinator in Willmar, Minnesota

RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide coordination of ECSE referrals and oversite of licensed mental health professionals. Develop and process LEA agreements, MPUs, and mental health contracts. Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with staff, counterparts, and partners, such as local school districts, county collaborative groups and local mental health partners. Participate in committees as assigned. Attend conferences, meetings & trainings as needed or requested. Responsible for completing documents accurately and in a timely manner. Keep program manager informed of personnel successes and challenges. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: To know and follow the Agency Policies and Procedures, Head Start Program Service Plan, Head Start Act of 2007, Head Start Performance Standards and Minnesota Licensing Statutes. Coordinate additional services for children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities. Support a program-wide culture that promotes children s mental health and well-being. Coordinate and provide professional development for Head Start teaching staff on how to align or work with specific disabilities diagnoses. Oversee the quality of mental health services and positive interactions. Support and model UCAP s Behavioral Competencies.

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