Program Manager I

State of North Carolina•Cleveland, NC

3d•$70,478 - $84,386•Hybrid

About The Position

The Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) is one of a statewide network of 16 regional agencies that provide interdisciplinary early intervention services through the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program. The CDSA is the local lead agency for the Infant Toddler Program (ITP), a federally mandated program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), serving children ages birth to 3 yrs. with or at risk for developmental disabilities, and their families. Lead agency responsibilities include the oversight of the administration of the Infant Toddler Program, ensuring that evaluation, case management and intervention services are available within a multi-county catchment area and that children eligible for the program receive recommended services either through a network of enrolled early intervention service providers or directly from the CDSA. The CDSA is the single portal of entry for birth to 3 referrals to the Infant Toddler Program (ITP) and has primary responsibility for providing multi- and interdisciplinary developmental evaluation and assessment, determination of eligibility for the program, service coordination for eligible children, and consultation and technical assistance to service providers and other professionals who provide recommended intervention services for eligible children and families. A local CDSA will typically have 50-75 staff, including service coordinators, clinicians, management and administrative and support staff. The primary purpose of this position is to provide overall management of the Children’s Developmental Services Agency, including: • Monitoring and assuring CDSA compliance with federal mandates and state policies. • Assuring compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and procedural safeguards under IDEA, Part C. • Representing the NC Infant-Toddler Program at the local level. • Providing support to the Early Intervention Branch in the management of the statewide Infant-Toddler Program. • Oversight of CDSA budget and fiscal management. • Oversight of the CDSA Provider Network. • Oversight of all personnel and human resources management activities at the CDSA. The North Carolina Early Intervention Section (NCEIS) is a part of the N.C. Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program (ITP). The Infant-Toddler Program provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three who have special needs. Research shows that this time period is critical. It offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) across North Carolina work with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience.
An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a clinical field such as social work, psychology, speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.
Experience in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Budgets (development and implementation)
Communicating effectively orally and in writing with Division staff and representatives of local health departments, private health care providers, and medical schools
Experience with Part C program(s) or other early childhood programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities and knowledge or experience with the DEC Recommended Practices and Key Principles for Early Intervention

Responsibilities

Monitoring and assuring CDSA compliance with federal mandates and state policies.
Assuring compliance with HIPAA/FERPA and procedural safeguards under IDEA, Part C.
Representing the NC Infant-Toddler Program at the local level.
Providing support to the Early Intervention Branch in the management of the statewide Infant-Toddler Program.
Oversight of CDSA budget and fiscal management.
Oversight of the CDSA Provider Network.
Oversight of all personnel and human resources management activities at the CDSA.