CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITIES INC
Location
Norwalk, Connecticut
Salary
$50,000 - $63,000 / YEAR
The professional ensures compliance with Federal Performance Standards by providing mental health and disability services to children and families. Key duties include monitoring IEP/IFSP progress, leading developmental screenings, and coordinating with public schools and Birth-to-Three services.
A Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience are required. A Master's degree in Counseling is strongly preferred, and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Description Greater Norwalk Head Start / Early Head Start a program of the Connectiuct Institute For Communities, Inc. seeks full-time Mental Health and Disabilities Services Professional. Position is responsible for assuring that programs meet 100% of the related Federal Performance Standards, including services to children with mental health concerns and behavior issues and their families, development and monitoring of children’s IEP or IFSP progress, working closely with Management team and Teaching staff, and Parent Education as a whole or on a case-by-case basis working with special needs children. Responsible to provide classroom support for children with mental health needs and IEP supports. This position includes leading the annual developmental screenings such as the ASQ, and coordinates services with Birth-to-Three and Norwalk Public Schools to ensure push-in and child busing services are successful.
BA in related field, and at least 1 year relevant work experience, or equivalents (MA in Counseling strongly preferred), Bi-lingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Student Loan Forgiveness approved site through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Healthcare covered by the employer at 75% with additional buy-up options Paid time off & 13 Paid Holidays Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition and Licensure Reimbursements Dependent care savings Ancillary suite of fringe benefit offerings Competitive compensation commensurate on experience. Monday-Friday day-shift schedule. Mission-focused environment.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Market context
In Connecticut, mental health and disabilities services roles are typically in steady demand across schools, community programs, and care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience, while a master’s in Counseling and bilingual skills can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight direct client support, licensure progress, and language skills.
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