Disability Specialist
About The Position
Under supervision by the Program Manager of the Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Program of the Human Development Center, the incumbent in this position will assist in providing technical assistance related to the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans and Individualized Education Plans in inclusive settings. The person in this position also will be responsible for compliance with federal and state statutes and rules pertaining to Disability within the context of early childhood programs, including but not limited to: Louisiana Act 3, Childcare Licensing regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and other special education provisions. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and obtaining professional diagnoses and assessments for children with disabilities, collaborating with professionals to implement Individual Family Service Plans, interfacing with mental health professionals/consultants and collaborating with community mental health agencies to ensure child and family mental health needs are addressed
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing technical assistance related to the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans and Individualized Education Plans in inclusive settings.
- Responsible for compliance with federal and state statutes and rules pertaining to Disability within the context of early childhood programs, including but not limited to: Louisiana Act 3, Childcare Licensing regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and other special education provisions.
- Responsible for coordinating and obtaining professional diagnoses and assessments for children with disabilities.
- Collaborating with professionals to implement Individual Family Service Plans.
- Interfacing with mental health professionals/consultants and collaborating with community mental health agencies to ensure child and family mental health needs are addressed
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
