ServingSchools · 1 month ago
Early Intervention Program Manager - Aroostook County
Presque Isle, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $96K/yr
3+ years expServingSchools is dedicated to early intervention and special education needs for children in Maine. They are seeking an innovative Early Intervention Program Manager to coordinate the Early Intervention for ME team, supervising staff and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while providing leadership and professional development.
Education
Responsibilities
Supervise Part C Service Coordinators to ensure compliance with Federal regulations, State regulations, and CDS statewide policies and procedures
Supervise Part C direct service staff and contracted providers (including, but not limited to ECSE’s, SLP’s, OT’s and PT’s) to ensure fidelity to all aspects of the Part C service delivery framework
Monitor Part C staff caseloads and efficiency reports to ensure efficiency and equity of service coordination and delivery
Conduct ongoing, regular field supervision of Part C staff
Evaluate Part C staff fidelity to all components of Part C service delivery through the use of approved checklists and tools
Identify both state-level and site-specific professional development needs and develop professional development activities and trainings to address those needs
Conduct ongoing, regular file and data system reviews using designated tools to ensure completeness and accuracy of data
Interpret letters of findings and, in conjunction with the Site Director, develop, implement and monitor Corrective Action Plans
Resolve site reviews as related to Part C services
Collaborate with the greater CDS system via site, regional and, when appropriate, state leadership meetings
Contribute, via monthly Part C Professional Development Implementation Team (PDIT) meetings, to the development, clarification and implementation of CDS Part C policies, procedures and professional development activities
Act as liaison, via weekly site leadership meetings, between the site and state Part C teams and site leadership
Identify and resolve site-specific compliance issues
Facilitate communication and collaboration with community stakeholders such as medical practices, hospitals, childcares, Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Education Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired
Provide service coordination/direct service to avoid noncompliance due to extended absence of Part C staff or open Part C positions
Conduct orientation and training for all new Part C staff
Complete bi-annual performance evaluations, with Site Director in-put, of all CDS Part C staff
Ensure staff complies with work week schedules and a professional code of conduct and communicates to their CDS Director on issues of concern when appropriate
Implement and comply with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices
Qualification
Required
Holds one of the below Department of Education Certifications, or other advanced certification: 030: Administrator of Special Education, 035: Assistant Administrator of Special Education, 040: Building Administrator, 045: Assistant Building Administrator
Holds one of the following professional licenses: State of Maine Occupational Therapist License, State of Maine Physical Therapist License, State of Maine Speech-Language Pathologist License
Three (3) or more years' experience in an Early Intervention setting
Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check
Valid Maine driver's license
Working knowledge of child development, disabilities and family systems
Knowledge of transdisciplinary, primary service provider early intervention service delivery framework
An understanding of scientifically-based interventions, recommended practices and best practice
Thorough knowledge and understanding of IDEA 2004 and MUSER as related to eligible infants and toddlers
Knowledge regarding Part C State Performance Plan indicators
Supervisory knowledge and experience including familiarity with employee performance reviews, corrective action plans and mentoring models
Prior involvement with team leadership and employee relations
Ability to stay up-to-date on evidence-based intervention and early intervention strategies
Ability to perform programmatic administrative duties
Exceptional organizational, planning and adaptability skills
Ability to demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and dependability
Ability to evaluate work compared to goals to focus on measurable outcomes
Ability to gather facts through interviewing and investigative methods
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to draft reports based on research and program data
Ability to work collaboratively with others to create effective action plan based on appropriate information
Ability to understand complex issues or problems by breaking them down into smaller steps or tracing the impact
Ability to prepare and present training and orientation programs
Preferred
Experience working with infants and toddlers and working with a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
Maine State Employee Medical coverage
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
$250 per year Professional Development Stipend
Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Work/Life Balance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kiddos who really need you!
Company
ServingSchools
ServingSchools is an online marketplace providing schools, agencies and job seekers a fast and easy way to find each other.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase