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Early Childhood Development / Coordinator
Opportunities Inc Print Shop
Location: Beaver Dam, WI
Job Type: Full Time
Category: Caregivers
Job Details
Description
DESCRIPTION
An exclusive client partner of Diversified Personnel Services is hiring an Early Childhood Development / Coordinator to provide leadership for the Birth to Three Early Intervention program, serving infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities under Wisconsin’s IDEA Part C program.
This position plays a key role in helping families manage and access developmental support, coordinate services across providers, and ensuring each child’s IFSP is delivered with care, accuracy, and consistency.
CORE EXPECTATIONS
Unwavering respect for clients, families, and the agency’s mission.
Efficient and effective use of resources in support of agency objectives.
Positive and forward-thinking team member; work well with others.
On-going personal and professional growth.
MANAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS
Role model agency policy; establish and maintain high performance standards.
Develop and implement outreach strategies to advance program growth and sustainability.
Recognize and manage business risks; plan proactively to minimize or neutralize risk.
Develop staff under supervision; direct and monitor personal and professional growth.
Address performance concerns promptly and document appropriately.
Communicate thoroughly while maintaining confidentiality when required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as contact person for families, referral agencies, and the medical community.
Coordinate or oversee the intake process for new program participants.
Ensure effective development of and adherence to Individualized Family Service Plans [IFSP].
Oversee the transition process as children attain age 3.
Assure accuracy and currency of client files.
Assure that regular and meaningful family support and outreach programs are offered.
Assemble evaluative information for the program and report as required.
Make referrals to additional agencies if a child and his/her family has needs which cannot be addressed within the framework of the Early Intervention Program under IDEA Part C.
Provide in-service training; evaluate materials and equipment used in the Early Intervention service delivery.
Performs duties of the Early Intervention Service Coordinator position.
Support regulatory compliance.
Responsible for meeting projected departmental budget.
Hiring, training developing, and managing staff in your functional area.
Ensures e-safety training is completed by both self, as well as their staff.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, behavioral sciences, early childhood development, or a related field, with experience in Early Intervention, developmental services, or IDEA Part C, OR Five or more years of progressively responsible management experience in Early Intervention, developmental services, or a related human services setting
Valid driver’s license
Skills
Navigates regulatory requirements effectively.
Adept scheduling of employees, parents, interpreters and other parties involved in providing services to children.
Effectively organizes and executes meetings.
Abilities
Ability to work with parents in a sensitive and respectful manner.
Use agency systems and tools provided to work effectively and efficiently.
Productive and supportive member of team and agency-wide initiatives.
Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
Works well with others; supports departmental and agency objectives.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Successful implementation of care plans / IFSPs.
Meet budget.
Accountable for client, caregivers and customer satisfaction with GVE’s services.
RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the VP of Mission Services.
Supervises Birth to Three service coordinators and program staff.
Maintains working relationship with Rehab Resource administration and staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position involves significant periods of sitting, use of computing equipment, and completion of paperwork at desk height. Some driving is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
A summary of physical requirements for this position is attached. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Volunteer Opportunities
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
- Ablelight – Volunteers Needed
- ADRC of Jefferson County
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- The Marquardt
- Octagon House Museum & First Kindergarten
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- Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce
- Watertown Dementia Awareness Coalition
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