Early Intervention Coordinator

Early Intervention Coordinator

As a member of the Family and Community Partnerships (FCP) department, reporting to the Family and Community Partnerships Director, the Early Intervention Coordinator oversees the agency's early intervention services, inclusive of Easter Seals Blake Foundation (EBF) and EHS-CCP, to children (prenatal to age 5) and their families in the five designated counties in Southern Arizona. Manages Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with 15 Local Education Agency (LEA) [school districts] and the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) for service delivery and evaluates delivery of these services and recommends changes as needed. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless services, including providing professional development to direct service staff. The ideal candidate understands the regulations and requirements of IDEA and local agencies and integrates with systems to comply with Head Start Performance Standards. Works to create an inclusive culture where the needs of children are met, parents receive information and support to effectively advocate for their child, and staff feel prepared and able to provide individualized activities and materials that support the child's development and growth.

Benefits:

• Paid Leave - 26 paid holidays, 5 days paid vacation after one year and up to 20 days each year thereafter, 8 days paid Personal leave first year, 9 days each year thereafter, up to 5 days paid Sick leave per year.
• Insurance benefits - Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, PPO medical (3 plans), Vision, and Supplemental Life coverage for self, spouse, and child ($25,000 basic life and Accidental Death and Disability provided by employer). Supplemental coverages (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance), and pet insurance.
• Retirement Plan - Agency contribution after years of services and hours eligibility criteria are met. 401k deferral once eligibility criteria is met.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a Master's degree from a recognized educational institute in the field of Education with a major in Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Social Work Psychology or agreed equivalent that supports high quality implementation of our program as determined by the agency or Possess an Early Childhood Special Education Certificate (birth to 5 years) from any state
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience working with children birth to five years of age who have a diagnosed disability.
• Minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date.
• Able to pass a company paid physical exam prior to starting work.
• Able to pass a DES Centralized Background Check prior to starting work.
• Excellent driving record

Competencies:

• Confidentiality
• Ethics and Integrity
• Building Relationships
• Teamwork
• Effective Oral and Written Communication
• Technology
• Compliance Driven
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Analysis/Reasoning
• Decision-Making/Judgment
• Self-Management
• Adaptability and Flexibility

Other Requirements (post hire):

• Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed.
• Must be able to travel outside assigned area in company-owned vehicle. This travel could begin before daylight hours and continue after sundown in some situations.
• Provide proof of immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Tdap (adult Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and a clear Tuberculosis Self-Assessment.
• Ability to maintain a valid level fingerprint clearance card and annual DES Centralized Background Check.
• Must be able to prove the right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form.
• Ability to attain and maintain the following:
• Pre-school CLASS certification on an annual basis
• My Teaching Strategies Reliability Certification every three years
• First Aid and CPR training including Infants and Children.

Desired Qualifications :

• Five (5) year's program management experience at a Head Start grantee organization or mission driven non-profit organization.
• Read, write, and speak Spanish.
• Pre-school CLASS certification.
• SMART Teach Reliability Certification.
• First Aid and CPR training including Infants and Children.

Work Environment:

• Primary
• Office setting
• Secondary
• Classroom setting
• Outdoor setting (hot and/or cold temperatures)
• Possible exposure to cleaning and sanitizing chemicals
• Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids or tissues
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently
• Sitting for long periods
• Viewing computer monitor and typing on keyboard for more than 30 minutes at a time
• Clerical duties (writing, filing, copying, etc.)
• Occasionally
• Standing for long periods (more than 30 minutes)
• Up and down from 12" - 14" chairs and from floor areas in classroom
• lifting up to 40lbs