Head Start Behavioral Health Coordinator

Capital Area Head Start is seeking a full time Behavioral Health Coordinator to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families.

As a Behavioral Health Coordinator, you will implement and coordinate social-emotional supports for children and families. This includes crisis intervention, emergency assistance, child abuse prevention, and case management. Services are provided throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry counties.

Behavioral Health Coordinators work 10 months out of the year and enjoy summers off while earning a minimum of $25.26 per hour. Schedules are based according to the school year and include 1650 work hours.  Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more!

Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing. Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field
• Significant experience/knowledge in behavioral health supports for pregnant mothers, children ages 0-5, working with at risk families, emergency assistance, crisis intervention, family advocacy and trauma informed practices
• Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook and learn web-based systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle, or public transportation
• Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
• Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.