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Reports to: Early Intervention Program Manager

Qualifications:  Highest degree applicable to the profession/discipline such as Masters in Social Work, Masters in Speech and Language Therapy, BA in Early Childhood Education or Special Education, BS in Nursing, BS in Physical Therapy, BS in Occupational Therapy and appropriate state licensure. Must have at least 3 years experience working with young children and families, including knowledge of or experience with disabilities. Must have current license as required by individual’s profession. Must have driver’s license, automobile, and appropriate insurance levels.

1. Implement Early Intervention services that conform with all federal, state and agency standards.
2. Participate in program procedures including intake, assignment of cases, and the utilization of a multidisciplinary team for evaluations and program services.
3. Coordinate service delivery including those with outside vendors and practitioners.
4. Ensure proper maintenance of records and the timely completion of required reports.
5. Attend and participate in all relevant state early intervention meetings.
6. Attend all statewide and agency wide training for early intervention program staff, including the URI early intervention 12 week course if appropriate.
7. Make constructive use of individual and peer supervision.
8. Provide training and direct supervision of Early Intervention staff, including regular evaluations of staff performance.
9. Chair utilization reviews, quality assurance studies and peer review meetings.
10. Ensure appropriate practices and systems of Early Intervention billing, in collaboration with the Finance Department.
11. Ensure cross program/ agency collaboration and communication to facilitate coordinated services for early intervention children and families.
12. Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program through working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address specific programmatic needs as well as agency wide issues and needs.
13. Assist in publicizing the program and educating the community about early intervention services as well as other agency programs.
14. Meets established productivity standards for the position.
15. Provide leadership in ensuring that all individuals are treated respectfully and that diversity in backgrounds and life experience is supported and valued throughout the agency
16.  Pursue ongoing professional development through professional reading and attending relevant workshops and conferences  (including Children’s Friend’s core training program).
17. Other duties as assigned.

I have read the above list of duties pertaining to my position, and agree to adhere to the policies and procedures of Children’s Friend and Service.