Mental Health Services Manager

MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY.

JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING : BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.

At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K childcare / daycare programs serving 11 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.

Being on our team at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?

NOW HIRING A Mental Health Services MANAGER :

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Program Director, the Mental Health Services Manager assists in developing, implementing, and supervising a quality program in the Agency service area, and in assuring compliance with standards and regulations as they relate to mental health services. Works collaboratively with parents, staff, the LEA and community consultants to identify and intervene in family and school situations that affect the mental health, wellness and education of children and families in the program. Provides content area expertise and oversight on an ongoing scheduled basis by performing the following duties personally and through contractor(s).

Education and / or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferably related to Mental Health. Advanced Degree preferred.
• Satisfactory levels of aptitudes and skills related to the job duties and an ability to apply specialized knowledge acquired on the job.
• 1-3 years prior job related experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must be able to play and engage with children.
• A background in Applied Behavior Analysis and / or managing challenging behaviors with children preferred.

General Qualifications

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 34 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more. Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community?

Sound like the right place for you? Apply now to join our growing team!

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION : Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.

EOE STATEMENT : Arkansas Early Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer and selects the best-matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.