Early Intervention Therapy Manager

Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities•Cleveland, OH

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) is seeking a manager to plan, direct and manage the provision of Early Intervention services to eligible children under age three and their families with a focus on onboarding and managing training of new staff, ongoing training of staff and supervisors and adherence to state and federal rules and guidelines. The nature of work will include, but is not limited to the following: Provide oversight to early intervention program through implementation of local, state and federal required components. Provide direct supervision, performance evaluation and feedback to SLP and OT/PT Supervisors and Special Instruction Supervisor. Provide assistance and direction to supervisors to support probationary and permanent staff in meeting performance criteria. Lead onboarding for all new early intervention staff, including initial and ongoing training sessions and shadow visits, and provide resources for management to support ongoing development during the probationary period. Develop and provide initial and ongoing training for the early intervention department. Collaborate with management to assess needs, coordinate training sessions and maintain training materials and manuals. Research best practices in early intervention to make any necessary program improvements or updates and provide related training and resources as needed. Coordinate training or guidance from Ohio Department of Children and Youth (ODCY) and incorporate into onboarding and ongoing training efforts. Monitor early intervention programming, productivity, and outcome data and provide technical assistance to supervisors and staff accordingly to ensure adherence to program requirements and quality service delivery. Oversee and monitor weekly team meeting process through direct observation and provision of support and guidance as needed. Supervise, maintain and assure program compliance with required governing entities such as IDEA/Part C and ODCY and assist Department Management and staff in understanding and implementing applicable rules and regulations. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners to ensure a comprehensive system of early intervention services. Plan, coordinate and facilitate early intervention department meetings and develop weekly communications covering important topics to the department. Monitor required certifications for early intervention staff in conjunction with human resources and early intervention supervisors. Participate in the recruitment and hiring process for early intervention management staff and direct service staff. Participate in budgeting process for the early intervention department. Represent Cuyahoga DD in meetings, workgroups, committees, trainings, etc. with other State, regional and local agencies and organizations.

Requirements

Ohio license in physical or occupational therapy or speech language pathology required with the corresponding degree.
Minimum three years’ clinical experience as a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist required.
At least two years’ experience required in the direct supervision of employees.
Practical experience and training in Ohio’s current evidence-based approach, including coaching as a learning strategy in early intervention required.
The appropriate Early Intervention Certificate is required but may be obtained upon hire.
Valid state of Ohio driver's license and continued maintenance of excellent driving record.

Nice To Haves

Training or experience in intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and appropriate treatment techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight to early intervention program through implementation of local, state and federal required components.
Provide direct supervision, performance evaluation and feedback to SLP and OT/PT Supervisors and Special Instruction Supervisor.
Provide assistance and direction to supervisors to support probationary and permanent staff in meeting performance criteria.
Lead onboarding for all new early intervention staff, including initial and ongoing training sessions and shadow visits, and provide resources for management to support ongoing development during the probationary period.
Develop and provide initial and ongoing training for the early intervention department.
Collaborate with management to assess needs, coordinate training sessions and maintain training materials and manuals.
Research best practices in early intervention to make any necessary program improvements or updates and provide related training and resources as needed.
Coordinate training or guidance from Ohio Department of Children and Youth (ODCY) and incorporate into onboarding and ongoing training efforts.
Monitor early intervention programming, productivity, and outcome data and provide technical assistance to supervisors and staff accordingly to ensure adherence to program requirements and quality service delivery.
Oversee and monitor weekly team meeting process through direct observation and provision of support and guidance as needed.
Supervise, maintain and assure program compliance with required governing entities such as IDEA/Part C and ODCY and assist Department Management and staff in understanding and implementing applicable rules and regulations.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners to ensure a comprehensive system of early intervention services.
Plan, coordinate and facilitate early intervention department meetings and develop weekly communications covering important topics to the department.
Monitor required certifications for early intervention staff in conjunction with human resources and early intervention supervisors.
Participate in the recruitment and hiring process for early intervention management staff and direct service staff.
Participate in budgeting process for the early intervention department.
Represent Cuyahoga DD in meetings, workgroups, committees, trainings, etc. with other State, regional and local agencies and organizations.