POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision of the Disability and Special Needs Manager, and the Health Service Area Manager this position will ensure developmental screenings are completed by Classroom Teachers/Early Childhood Educators within 45 days; review and enter screenings and assist families during evaluation referral process; coordinate receiving IEPs/IFSPs; conduct transitions for children with diagnosed disability or delay. This position also will support areas of the health service area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Disabilities and Special Needs Service Area:

• Organize the screening, referral, assessment and evaluation processes for children birth to three years old with or suspected disabilities.
• Assist with on-going assessment for children with IFSP's
• Supports families of children with special needs upon initial screening and through the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Assist with and advocate for, in partnership with the family: coordination of evaluations to determine eligibility for services; development of an IFSP with local Part B & C
• Assist to ensure that transition services begin six months before the child's third birthday and 36 month transition
• Assist to ensure there is a transition plan for each family with an infant or toddler with a disability and that services are provided accordingly
• Participate in IFSP or IEP meetings, as required.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with schools, communities and service agencies.
• Attend and participate in meetings and trainings, including evening meetings and out-of-town travel.
• Track and monitor all administration of developmental screenings for all EHS children
• Maintain and Perform ChildPlus data system to input retrieve and update required data
• Maintain and perform Ages & Stages Questionnaire online data system update.
• Assist in supporting children that fall within a “monitoring” scale to ensure developmental growth.

Health Services Area:

• Health monitoring with children with IFSP (Working with Health Manager & Health Specialist) to provide extra support on dietary needs & collect child's well baby check up's for 36 months (One day a week).
• Assist the Health Manager in the development and maintenance of written health notes.
• Ensure that ECE Health Services notes are tracked and accounted for in the system.
• Update follow-up reports to help the healthcare team ensure initial exams are done within 45 days of program enrollment.
• Communicate in a timely manner
• Monitor and research the Internet, print media, and industry magazines for staff and customer resources.
• Obtain reports according to the system used for the processing and entry of customer data
• Comply with the policies of the health area
• Perform other functions as requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• AA in Early Childhood Education Plus Certified in Special Needs
• Experience working with Special Needs children
• Basic knowledge of the Part C of the Individuals Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Head Start and Early Head Start knowledge preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and use of the internet.
• Comprehensive understanding of Early Head Start/Head Start programs philosophy and performance standards

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

• Daily driving is required. Must provide own vehicle, valid Driver's License and proof of full vehicle insurance coverage
• First Aid certification and Child CPR certification required.
• Health Exam required
• Pertussis (whooping cough) and measles immunization
• Negative tuberculosis screen required
• Hepatitis B Vaccination (recommended)
• Must pass a criminal background check.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY & WORK COMPLEXITY

Tasks are highly interrelated and simple. Work consists of standard procedures and tasks. May include a high percentage of manual duties. No responsibility for budget, revenues, and/or expenditure authority. (SIMPLE & NO AUTHORITY/ RESPONSIBILITY)

SCOPE & RANGE OF INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT, DECISION MAKING, & PROBLEM-SOLVING

Performs tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunity exists for exercising independent judgment and decision making. Refers most problems to supervisor. (DECISIONS SKILLS NOT REQUIRED)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, you are frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; bend; walk; talk; hear; use hands to grip, type; reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces; and climb stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

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