Mental Health & Disabilities Specialist - Center for Families Childcare (Temporary) (E) Job Listing at Bellevue College in United States of America (Job ID 15286)

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Mental Health & Disabilities Specialist - Center for Families Childcare (Temporary)

SALARY:  $36.93/hour for 15 hour per week schedule, some evenings may be required

LOCATION: Lynnwood, Washington

DESCRIPTION:  

The purpose of the Mental Health & Disabilities Specialist is to support a program-wide culture that promotes children's mental health, social and emotional well-being, and overall health.  The Mental Health & Disabilities Specialist consults with Teachers, Administrators, and parents in their work with children, supports Teachers in establishing and strengthening healthy parent-child relationships, and assists in the IEP/IFSP referral process for child mental health and disability services.

This is an exempt temporary/part-time position that reports to the Director for the Center for Families.

For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below. Applications received by December 15, 2025 at 11:59pm PST  will receive priority consideration. Position is opened until filled. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify economic, cultural, physical, and environmental factors which support or limit a child's functioning 
• Deliver trainings regarding Mental Health and Disability issues that staff are dealing with in working with children and families
• Assess observations and data, identifying trends and patterns, analyzing, drawing conclusions and making recommendations
• Evaluate developmental and behavioral screenings and make referrals where needed
• Participate in conferences with parents and teachers when disabilities and/or mental health issues are present
• Represent the child and their parents with community agencies in regard to mental health and disabilities
• Complete documentation, data entry, and reports in an accurate and timely manner
• Monitor in-kind documentation for children who are receiving special needs services with outside agencies
• Utilize rack data from  completed of Ages & Stages Questionnaire (behavioral & developmental) on all enrolled children
• Track and review Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) for children and ensure that staff are developing activities and goals around these plans
• Develop community resources around Mental Health Agencies in community meet with staff when approved to discuss Mental Health or Disability issues
• Perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Director for the Center for Families.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor¿s degree in mental health for children, special education OR related field.
• Two years of work experience in mental health or special education early childhood setting

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed and/or certified in mental or behavior health services

Experience providing mental health and disabilities services to low-income families with children birth to three years old

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in an office setting. The ability to sit at a desk/computer station, bend, stoop, walk and generally move around the office to consult with others, work within a busy environment and remain focused on tasks. Inventory management requires some lifting and moving of objects up to 30lbs. Excellent communication skills are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and will include communication with people for whom English is not their first language. This also includes the ability to produce clearly written documents. Those who are multilingual are strongly encouraged to apply. 

COMPENSATION:   

Salary is $36.93/hour for 15 hour per week schedule and is based on the Edmonds CC administrative/exempt salary schedule. This temporary position is not eligible for benefits. 

WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a 6-month non-permanent position. 15 hours per week. Hours would typically be between 9-4 M-Th and Fri 1-4pm. Some evenings may be required. 

FLSA Status:

The position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act requirements.  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Criminal background check.  Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant¿s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• DCYF Portable Background Check
• Requires current negative Tuberculosis results and record of a measles vaccination and 
• All new positions are contingent upon funding.
• At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
• Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 

All applicants must apply online. No paper submissions or emailed materials will be accepted. Your online application must include the following documents in order to be complete: 

1. Cover letter that addresses the required qualifications
2. Current resume
3. Names and contact information for three references. 
4. For veterans' preference, please scan and attach your DD214, Member-4 Form

Important, if this posting is on an external website other than www.edmonds.edu/hr or Edmonds College Job Opportunities  please follow one of these links to apply. Applying via an external webpage will not enter our application system.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: 

Established in 1967, Edmonds College is a public, four-year, state college. It focuses on academic excellence, student success, and community engagement, which reflect the three aspects of its mission: Teaching | Learning | Community. It serves about 20,000 students annually, including more than 1,000 international students from more than 60 countries. The college offers nearly 70 associate degrees and 60 professional certificates in about 30 programs of study. Its highest enrolled programs are the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degrees, Paralegal, Allied Health (pre-nursing degree), Business/Accounting, Construction Management, and Culinary Arts. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek, Mukilteo, and Woodway. For more information, visit www.edmonds.edu. 

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: 

The college provides equal opportunity in education and in employment per state and federal law. The college prohibits discrimination against any person due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions about our nondiscrimination policy or gender equality and athletic teams, contact Kathy Smith (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator/Investigator); Clearview Building, Room 122B; kathy.smith@edmonds.edu, 425.640.1814.

JEANNE CLERY STATEMENT:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of Edmonds College¿s commitment to safety and security on campus, the College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Edmonds College¿s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.edmonds.edu/student-services/campus-safety-and-emergency-preparedness/clery-act/default.html.