Head Start Special Needs Collaborator and Center Assistant

Job overview

The Head Start Special Needs Collaborator and Center Assistant role is onsite in Bardstown, KY. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Head Start children with disabilities and their families through early care, education, disability, and mental health services. The role coordinates disability-related activities and works with Head Start staff, teachers, and parents to support children’s needs. It contributes to effective, comprehensive services by maintaining relationships, communicating clearly, and helping maximize available resources.

What you'll do

• Coordinate disability activities for children with defined disabilities
• work cooperatively with Head Start staff, teachers, and parents
• support quality early care, education, disability, and mental health services
• help ensure services for families
• maintain confidentiality
• communicate with children, parents, staff, and community members
• and support efficient use of resources.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head start

special needs

disability services

early care and education

mental health services

family support

child development

bardstown ky

central kentucky community action council

monday–friday

eight-hour shift

associate's degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The schedule is an eight-hour shift, Monday through Friday. An associate’s degree in special education, social work, psychology, or a related field is required; First Aid/CPR certification is also required.

About the employer

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.