Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position is responsible for providing direct supervision of ECI program staff on their team and the mentoring of EIS’s currently completing the EIS credentialing process. The Team Lead has responsibility for individual and team outcomes of program staff under their leadership, quality assurance of services provided by their team and for ensuring staff have the training and resources necessary to ensure a high quality of services. The Team Lead ensures compliance with policies and laws related to the ECI program set forth by the agency, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Medicaid and private insurance rules and regulations. The Team Lead also provides a minimal amount of direct instructional and support services to children with disabilities or delays ages birth to three and their families in compliance with the HHSC/ECI rules and regulations and program standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position requires face to face interactions with staff, board, vendors, and the general public on a daily basis to accomplish all essential functions of the position.

• Direct supervision of program staff to include hiring, professional development, staff accountability and compliance, coaching and counseling and all responsibilities necessary to support program staff. Hires, develops, trains, coaches, and retains high-performance team members, empowering them to elevate their level of knowledge and responsibility, span of control and performance. Provides leadership in the development of intra-team communication and cohesiveness, sustaining culture and supporting staff during organizational growth. Ensure compliance with HHSC/ECI rules, regulations, performance indicators and timelines as well as program standards and all applicable employment laws and regulations. Ensure all eligible children are re-enrolled, services and case management are provided according to IFSPs, transition timelines are met, closures are completed, and all documentation is timely, accurate and meets Medicaid standards. Facilitates individual meetings, analyzes and reviews reports with staff related to their performance, individual and team benchmarks and state outcomes, on a monthly basis. (65%)
• Participates on the Brighton Leadership Team, including collaborating across programs, volunteering for Brighton events and taking an active role in meetings and trainings. Participates on the ECI Leadership Team by collaborating closely with peers to ensure unity, consistency, and positive growth of the program. (15%)
• Facilitates ECI staff meetings and staffing’s to include planning, preparation, scheduling, coordinating and leading meetings, related trainings and team building activities for staff on team. (15%)

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Other duties to support the delivery and quality of services that are provided to Brighton families. (3%)
• Provides Specialized Skills Training (SST) within a consultative model to children with disabilities and/or developmental delays by providing families and caregivers appropriate strategies which help the child participate in their natural environment in compliance with HHSC/Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) rules, regulations, and program standards. The philosophy of the program and this position is to provide educational, material, and emotional support to families, so the child can learn throughout the day in a variety of typical activities, and to support the attachment between the parent or primary caregiver and child. Provides families with needed educational information and equipment as needed to enhance the child’s development and achieve child and family outcomes. Documents all services within the required timelines and in compliance with documentation standards set by the agency, HHSC/ECI program, Medicaid and private insurance rules and regulations. Provides Targeted Case Management (TCM) to assist in linking families to outside resources and services as needed. This position serves as the service coordinator as well which includes but is not limited to screening for Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, coordinating services as listed on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for all children assigned, reviewing case management needs with the family months, assisting the family in accessing needed services, resources and support, updating the family information as needed, facilitating all transition requirements ensuring all procedural safeguards are maintained. Collaborates with other team members or other providers as needed to review and/or enhance services. This position is responsible for compiling, accurately maintaining and uploading all records related to services within the specified timelines and all other operational documents as required. Documents all services within the required timelines and in compliance with documentation standards set by the agency, HHSC/ECI program, Medicaid and private insurance rules and regulations. (1%)
• Schedules, plans, and facilitates evaluations and IFSP meetings. Serves on an interdisciplinary assessment team to correctly administer the Battelle Developmental Inventory II to determine eligibility for development delay or the HELP Strands if determining qualitative delay. Accurately scores protocol, establishes eligibility, and share results appropriately. Determine eligibility in accordance and within timelines defined by HHSC/ECI rules and regulations and program policies and procedures. This position participates in the development of IFSP, assists the family in developing outcomes for their child and identifying needs within their daily routines in compliance with HHSC/ECI rules, regulations, and program standards. Documents all services within the required timelines and in compliance with documentation standards set by the agency, HHSC/ECI program, Medicaid and private insurance rules and regulations. (1%)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelors in an area related to the field of Early Childhood Intervention. Fully Qualified Early Intervention Specialist for a minimum of 2 years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access as well as Adobe products.
• Preferred: M.A. in Education, Social Services, Business or related field and 3 years’ leadership experience in a program. Bilingual in Spanish.

NECESSARY SKILLS

• Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Core Values which are at the heart of our organization and are embedded in all roles.
• High quality of work, organization and planning skills, problem solving and decision-making skills, self-improvement and initiative, adaptability and flexibility, excellent communication skills, ability to work well with others and independently and professionalism.
• Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical development in children birth to three years old
• Comprehensive knowledge of childhood conditions that relate to the provision of early intervention services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of team and family dynamics.
• Ability to contribute as a leader and facilitator on teams which include parents, caregivers, and other professional staff.
• Ability to maintain data quality/integrity.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to family-centered, activity-based early intervention practices.
• Ability to work sensitively with families from a variety of cultural orientations.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply rules and regulations.
• Ability to align with Brighton Center Core Values.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with families, staff, board, and community members.
• Ability to make effective presentations on behalf of the organization both internally and externally.
• Ability to work with others in a supportive, professional, and collaborative manner.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers and the general public and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Demonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Ability to work well independently and maintain an organized office.
• Ability to lead direct staff to outcomes set forth by strategic goals.
• Demonstrates personal accountability for leadership and effectiveness while holding others accountable as well. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to analyze data, compute, and compile reports.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and empathize with staff, leadership, vendors, funders, board, and families we serve.
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills for effective decision making and judgment.
• Ability to ensure personal accountability.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and calendar according to impending deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to drive personal vehicle on occasion and have/maintain personal auto liability insurance.
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time.
• Ability to monitor a computer screen for extended periods of time.

TOP COMPETENCIES:

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing / Directing Others
• Decision Quality and Problem Solving
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Managing and Measuring Work
• Timely Decision Making
• Action Oriented / Drives for Results
• Managing through Processes and Systems

* Critical Position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• EIS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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