Team Leader, Early Childhood Intervention

Texas ESC Region 16•Amarillo, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Primary Purpose of this role is to supervise, train, mentor, and participate in the evaluation of ECI employees while upholding ECI mission, values and goals. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies, psychology, social work, sociology, or elementary education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech communication disorders. Prior work experience in Early Childhood Intervention is required, along with certification as an Early Intervention Specialist, Licensed Occupational Therapist, Licensed Physical Therapist, or Licensed Speech Language Pathologist. The role also necessitates additional highly skilled and advanced training in the Competency Demonstration System. Experience in working with young or severely/profoundly delayed children, knowledge of child development and infant assessment, and familiarity with record keeping, service coordination, and parent training are essential. The Team Leader must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with the ECI team, families, community agencies, medical personnel, and local education agencies, while maintaining focus on goals and an individualized perception toward families and staff.

Requirements

Prior work experience in Early Childhood Intervention required
Certification as an Early Intervention Specialist, Licensed Occupational Therapist, Licensed Physical Therapist, or Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following: human development and family studies, psychology, social work with certification, sociology, or elementary education with certification, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech communication disorders
Willingness and ability to successfully complete additional required highly skilled and advanced training in the Competency Demonstration System which certifies staff to assess and analyze non-typical child development vs. typical development is required
Experience in working with young or severely/profoundly delayed children required
Knowledge of child development and infant assessment required
Knowledge of record keeping, service coordination, and parent training required
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with ECI team, families, community agencies, medical personnel, and local education agencies
Demonstrated ability to be of service to others while remaining focused on goals
Must be able to maintain an individualized perception toward families and staff

Responsibilities

Coordinates and supervises designated staff in the completion of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) to ensure compliance with ECI processes and procedures and ECI state and federal rules.
Facilitates professional development trainings for ECI program staff and other entities as needed.
Supervises all direct service staff on completion of evaluation instruments (Battelle Developmental Inventory).
Analyzes data collected from the completion of the evaluation/assessment instruments and assesses determining if a child is eligible for the ECI program by making clinical decisions and determinations thus facilitating the process of enrollment.
Conducts annual employee evaluations.
Analyzes data monthly at a minimum for programmatic trends.
Coordinates and monitors all services provided to children and families daily, weekly, and monthly through the ProMedDa data based to assure that staff productivity and quality assurance in all areas meets program expectations.
Coordinates, monitors, analyzes all transition data to ensure accuracy, compliance to ECI rule and quality of documentation.
Reviews documentation in children’s permanent records per program process to assist staff in complying with ECI standards.
Coordinates child transfers including review of child records and any communication with receiving program.
Reviews all medical records.
Coordinates and completes quarterly family and referral source satisfaction.
Analyzes results for programmatic trends and coordinates training for staff and collaborates with child find coordinator as needed in areas identified through analysis of responses and trends.
Facilitates and participates in the development, review, and evaluation of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) which is based upon the child’s developmental history, parent’s input, and the results of all evaluations and assessments.
Monitors and reassesses the needs of the child and coordinates all services that are necessary to ensure that the IFSP is effectively implemented.
Provides and assists all eligible children and their families in gaining access to the rights and procedural safeguards under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C and to all needed medical, social, educational, developmental, and other appropriate services at a minimum of one hour per child per month.
Utilizes financial resources to fund respite care services as deemed necessary and appropriate based on the assessment of the child and family needs.
Cooperates with local community agencies/individuals and is knowledgeable of resources available in order to secure needed services on behalf of the clients.
Follows all ESC policies and procedures in committing financial resources when necessary.
Assesses the child’s need to determine if technical assistance services are required.
Accesses the services through the ESC in the areas of assistive technology, vision, and hearing impaired and other community agencies as needed.
Provides developmental direct one-on-one or consultative services that give families information, skills, and support to assist their child with the acquisition and mastery of functional skills designed to reduce the limitations resulting from developmental delays or disabilities and focuses on identification of developmental needs across all domains at a minimum average of three (3) hours per child per month and is initiated within twenty-eight (28) days of enrollment as needed.
Works cooperatively with the local education agencies (LEA), child-care centers, and other agencies to identify and document the appropriate steps in transition services to support each child and family to smoothly and effectively transition from ECI to LEA special education services or other community activities, places or programs.
Participates in the required “Random Moment in Time Studies” which helps the program secure additional federal funds in order to serve clients.
Participates in public awareness and child find activities that promote quality referrals from appropriate referral sources.
Submits all required written documentation and forms according to established timelines that are related to the child, family, and financial records.
Maintains in-service training requirements for professional growth and development and other program records such as inventory of equipment and materials.
Checks and responds to emails and voice mails within 48 hours during regular workdays.
Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged, activated, messages checked, and mailbox emptied regularly.
Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
Perform duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures.
Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor.
Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.