Part-Time Coordinator of Early Childhood Intervention

Primary Purpose:

To coordinate and support the delivery of Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services by ensuring program compliance data integrity technology and system coordination and high-quality evaluation service coordination and transition practices that promote positive outcomes for children and families served by Region 16.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• Bachelors degree required in one of the following: human development and family studies psychology social work with certification sociology or elementary education with certification

Skills

• Experience as an Early Intervention Specialist required
• 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 is 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

Working Conditions:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting and standing
• Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching occasional driving
• Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
• Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent districtwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
• Regular Attendance is an essential function

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Coordinates the completion of the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) to ensure compliance with ECI processes and procedures and ECI state and federal rules.
2. Facilitates professional development trainings for ECI program staff and other entities as needed.
3. Function as program representative in director absence.
4. Identifies and maintains technology equipment locations across program for completion of NPPR.
5. Maintains ECI program inventory for Amarillo.
6. Serves as point of contact for rental car issues and maintenance.
7. Facilitates creation of documents needed for ECI operation.
8. Serves as the point of contact for ProMedda System both in the program and with other ECI programs using ProMedda .
9. Serves as liaison on Directors ProMedda group.
10. Analyzes reviews and maintains all data collected from the completion of the evaluation/assessment instruments to determine if evaluation documentation supports eligibility determinations.
11. Conducts annual employee evaluations.
12. Analyzes data monthly at a minimum for programmatic trends.
13. 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.
14. Reviews documentation in childrens permanent records per program process to assist staff in complying with ECI standards.
15. Coordinates all child transfers including review of child records and any communication with the receiving program.
16. Reviews all medical records.
17. 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.
18. Facilitates and participates in the development review and evaluation of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) which is based upon the childs developmental history parents input and the results of all evaluations and assessments.
19. Monitors and reassesses the needs of the child and coordinates all services that are necessary to ensure that the IFSP is effectively implemented.
20. 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.
21. Utilizes financial resources to fund respite care services as deemed necessary and appropriate based on the assessment of the child and family needs.
22. 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.
23. Assesses the childs 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. Participates in the required Random Moment in Time Studies which helps the program secure additional federal funds in order to serve clients.
27. Participates in public awareness and child find activities that promote quality referrals from appropriate referral sources.
28. Submits all required written documentation and forms according to established timelines that are related to the child family and financial records.
29. Travels as a part of job responsibilities.
30. Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the service area director. A functioning cell phone means that it is charged activated messages checked and mailbox emptied regularly.
31. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
32. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
33. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
34. Supports the mission goals and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
35. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
36. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies processes and procedures.
37. Manages time calendar and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
38. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by the supervisor.
39. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor.
40. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

IC