Job scope:Oversees the overall performance of the Early Childhood Intervention Program which provides services and supports to families with young children (birth to age 3) who are experiencing developmental delays. Current program covers 16 counties in Northeast Texas. Provides leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Develop and implement procedures for meeting state and federal regulations. Monitor effectiveness and ensure services meet developmental needs. Manage budgets, grants, and funding allocations. Coordinate with local agencies, healthcare providers, and schools to create a network of services and increase referrals to the program. Collaborates with other child-serving programs within the agency and communities served.

Education/licensure:

Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology or a related field (Master's Preferred; Bachelor's Required). Professional status includes (but is not limited to) persons who are certified/licensed: speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, registered nurses, nutritionists, orientation and mobility specialists, educational diagnosticians and fully qualified early intervention specialists.

Current valid driver's license in state of residence is required.

Experience/Knowledge:

3 years or more experience working with children under the age of 3. At least 1-2 years of experience working as a professional on an interdisciplinary-team in Early Childhood Intervention program. 1-2 years of experience working in a leadership/supervisory role within an Early Childhood Intervention Program.

Physical requirements that are bona fide occupational qualifications essential to the performance of the job:

Mobile and able to bend and reach during 8-12 hour day

Must be able to adequately complete SAMA, First Aid and CPR training