Early Intervention Service Supervisor

State of North Carolina•Catawba County, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with its partners, protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential human services. The Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) is part of the Early Intervention Section of the Division of Child and Family Well-being in DHHS. The CDSA is the lead agency responsible for the oversight of the administration of the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (NCITP), a federally mandated program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), that serves eligible children from birth to age 3 with or at-risk for developmental disabilities. The CDSA ensures that evaluation, treatment supports, service coordination and supports are available within a multi-county catchment area and that children eligible for the program receive recommended services either through a network of enrolled contract community service providers or directly from the CDSA. The primary purpose of the Early Intervention Service Supervisor (EISS) position is to provide clinical and administrative supervision, guidance, technical assistance, and support for the ITP Service Coordinators and other CDSA personnel who serve children referred to and enrolled in the NC Infant-Toddler Program. This position is also responsible for hiring and training Early Intervention Service Coordinators (EISCs), completing work performance evaluations, and ensuring EISC compliance with State and Federal regulations for the Infant/Toddler Program. The EISS may also carry a small caseload of children. Duties may include other assignments as determined by agency director. Along with the Director and other staff, this employee is responsible for training/collaborating with other public and private providers of early intervention services and participates as a member of the CDSA Management Team in long-range planning, policy and procedure development, and budget management. Duties include travel between both office locations and within the catchment area of the Morganton/Hickory Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) which serves Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and McDowell Counties.

Requirements

Master's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional developmental disability or infant and child mental health experience preferably including administrative/supervisor experience.
OR Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional developmental disability or infant and child mental health experience, preferably including one year of administrative experience.
OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with managing, hiring, training, and supervising staff that provide services to young children who have developmental disabilities or delays.
Experience working with children 0–5 and their families, including children with developmental delays.
Working ability to integrate the family into the intervention process and provide coaching on how the parent or other caregiver can facilitate and support skill development on an ongoing basis using the child’s everyday routines.
Must possess a degree from an accredited university that allows certification as an Infant-Toddler Family Specialist.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative supervision, guidance, technical assistance, and support for the ITP Service Coordinators and other CDSA personnel.
Hire and train Early Intervention Service Coordinators (EISCs).
Complete work performance evaluations for EISCs.
Ensure EISC compliance with State and Federal regulations for the Infant/Toddler Program.
May carry a small caseload of children.
Train and collaborate with other public and private providers of early intervention services.
Participate as a member of the CDSA Management Team in long-range planning, policy and procedure development, and budget management.
Travel between office locations and within the catchment area.