Early Intervention Center Based Education Clinical Director

Description

Find your passion!

This position is part of ACP Early Intervention, a division of Autism Care Partners.
ACP Early Intervention is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve. Come grow with us!

What do we offer SLPs?

• PTO - 10 Company Paid Holidays and 11 days in your first year!
• No non-competes!
• Competitive and consistent pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k + Company Match
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits – Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
• Liability Insurance
• Clinical support from experienced clinicians and collaboration.
• Opportunities to run training for fellow clinicians. (We are a BACB ACE approved provider.)

Who are we?
At Autism Care Partners (ACP), our mission is to empower families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care. Our collaborative teams provide comprehensive care throughout all stages of a child’s development by offering these services: Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and Diagnostic Evaluations (service availability varies by location).

What you’ll be doing at Autism Care Partners:

The center based Director will oversee the center to ensure all operations are compliant with DOH, NYCBEI, daycare and IPRO regulations; ensure that enrollment and utilization matches company set benchmarks, and that all services are being delivered according to the child’s IFSP. This person will collaborate with the outreach department to ensure our referral source relationships are strong.

Essential Functions

• Train and provide orientation to new center-based staff
• Schedule staff and parent workshops pertaining to topics surrounding clinical best practices; and generalization of children’s skills from center to homes
• Collaborate with all related service providers; supervise all teachers; and aids in the center
• Collaborate with teachers and ensure that all children programs are appropriate and individualized
• Ensure proper communication to families regarding child’s progress
• Implement and monitor all activities directly related to the New York State Early Intervention Program and effectively manage educational and therapeutic compliance issues by reviewing all related service providers schedules to ensure all children are receiving all services approved on IFSP; ensure services are being rendered according to IFSP
• Ensure enrollment is at full capacity by being a liaison between the center and NYC EI; notifying EI on center enrollment capacity.
• Review utilization
• Ensures facility complies with NYSEIP; DOH; Daycare requirements (Article 47) regulations
• Oversee and collaborate with DOT vendor to ensure all DOT approved children receive expedited route coverage; problem solve and manage issues that may come up with vendor
• Maintain supervision files for all TA’s (i.e. performance evaluations, disciplinary action, etc.)
• For NYC Center-based program, completion of the 15- hour professional development training ( daycare) is required within 2 years of employment.

As assigned, classroom teacher:

Direct Clinical:

• As assigned, classroom teachers delivers ABA instruction to students.
• Conduct initial and/or post intervention assessments for student, or assign qualified staff to conduct them.
• Classroom Management
• Ensure 1:1 coverage for every student (student assignment is rotated on a monthly basis).
• Assign monthly classroom duties to teacher Aids ex: Disinfecting toys, collecting parent communication logs, organizing toy areas.
• Ensure that classrooms are clean, materials are organized, and learning sections are labeled according to day care regs.
• Record daily attendance for each student across all sessions.
• Ensure body checks are being conducted 2x for every child daily by the TA
• Conduct/document bi-weekly staff meetings with TAs to review case files
• Ensure classroom schedules are being followed (aba, snack time, diaper changes etc.)

ABA Clinical Responsibilities:

• Design individualized instruction based on assessments and each student’s IFSP functional outcomes and objectives.
• Monitor the implementation of ABA programs (i.e. Binder reviews), conduct on-going ABA training, and provide feedback
• Maintain clinical support files for all TA’s (i.e. performance evaluations, disciplinary action, etc.)
• Participate in monthly clinical meetings.
• Maintain communication with parents and addressing all parental concerns in a timely fashion
• Assist with agency functions as needed

Competencies

• Strong organizational, time management, and business management skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Supervisory and evaluation skills to monitor staff objectively and hold them accountable for expected results
• Ability to inspire confidence in staff and parents.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to create and maintain partnerships with families and NYCEI.
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines

Meeting Expectations

Various mtgs will be held on monthly basis which include but not limited to, multi-disciplinary team mtgs, outreach mtgs, quality assurance mtgs, and supervisor mtgs with direct supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise all center based personnel, including but not limited to multi-disciplinary team members, Site coordinator, site admin and supportive staff

Work Environment

This position operates in a center-based environment.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to frequently assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) while attending to the needs of active children.
• Must be willing and able to utilize quick body movements as indicted in the Behavior Intervention Plan while working with challenging behavior.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Special education or equivalent related experience.
• 0-grade 2 early child hood special needs certificate is requires
• A minimum 2 years teaching a class with 2+ years’ experience as a Supervisor in an Early Childhood setting

Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work necessary to adequately execute the job responsibilities. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. It is the policy of Autism Care Partners to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals. Autism Care Partners values all employees’ talents and supports an environment that is inclusive and respectful. All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment- related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis. All information is subject to change without notice.