Children's Services Coordinator
US$60,500 – US$64,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Children's Services Coordinator - Mental Health & Disabilities”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$60,500 – US$64,000 / yr |
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Field of studyChild Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Psychology, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsFirst Aid, BLS/CPR, driver’s license
PAY RANGE: $60,301.54 - $63,967.80 annually, dependent upon education
JOB CATEGORY: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / ECE / DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT / MENTAL HEALTH
POSITION SUMMARY: This position coordinates support for children and families in the area of mental health in accordance with the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards. This position also coordinates services to children with disabilities ensuring compliance with performance standards and recognized best practice in early childhood education and early intervention/special education. In addition, this position participates in the development and implementation of the transition program of Head Start/Early Head Start. This position does not involve provision of direct services in the areas of behavioral health or disabilities.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- BA/BS degree in Special Education; Social Work; Psychology; Human Services; Education Psychology; Early Childhood Education; Child Development; or closely related field. A degree is considered related only when it includes 6 or more courses on the BA/BS level in one of the above mentioned fields.
- Experience and training in securing and individualizing needed services for children with disabilities.
- One year experience in working with families and young children.
- Knowledge of, understanding and experience working in the area of addiction and recovery preferred.
- Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.
SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:
- Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
- TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).
In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A (g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:
- Criminal Background Checks.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS: