Early Intervention Service Coordination Supervisor

The Service Coordinator Supervisor is responsible for assisting the EI Office Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the office. Responsibilities include direct supervision, training and assistance in the development of policies, and procedures.

• Provides individual and group supervision to service coordinators for ongoing work;performance and with challenging situations to ensure relevant policies and procedures are being implemented;
• Individual and group training to promote the development of the Service Coordinator and expand their knowledge of the Early Intervention system;
• As part of the Service Coordination senior management team the Supervisor assists the Office Director in the implementation of policies and procedures to assure compliance with regulations and bulletins;
• Ensure that waiver information for each waiver-funded child is complete, accurate and in compliance with State bulletins and announcements;
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with providers. There must be evidence an Interface system with providers is in place to resolve problems and concerns regarding service delivery or procedural issues;
• Monitoring for high quality standards for annual plans, monitoring and reporting of services have been imposed as a result of external policies for timely compliance and oversight of service delivery;
• Provide informational presentations to community and provider groups;
• Collaborate with other Health & Human Services and community partners to coordinate and maximize services for infants & toddlers and their families;
• The Supervisor should be part of the leadership team in the office creating team spirit and maintaining morale;
• Other duties as delegated.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
* Bachelor's degree which includes 12 college credits in early intervention, early childhood,
special education, early childhood education, child development, special education,
family counseling, family studies, social welfare, psychology or other comparable social
sciences and
* One to three years of professional level experience working in the Early Intervention
system;
* or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Management Skills
* Develop and coach others;
* Motivate and influence others;
* Delegate assignments and empower others to carry out those assignments;
* Lead and motivate teams;
* Develop short and long range plans;
* Make timely and sound decisions;
* Handle sensitive situations diplomatically;
* Prioritize and organize multiple tasks and responsibilities;
* Run meetings effectively;
* Exhibit exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.

Interpersonal Skills
* Build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders and community organizations;
* Foster open communication;
* Interact with teams effectively;
* Manage and mediate conflict;
* Exhibit exceptional listening skills and verbal and written communication skills.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel
objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.