Lead Inclusion Specialist

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, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Inclusion Services

• Responsible for supporting the administration of developmental screenings for children 0-5, agency wide
• Monitors, tracks and processes completed developmental screenings, agency wide
• Maintains understanding of relevant State and Federal regulations and standards (e.g. EHS, CDE, CDSS)
• Ensures that children and families are supported through the linkage process to community agencies and appropriate services
• Maintains electronic data and documentation (disabilities) in ChildPlus for children enrolled in Early Childhood Education programs
• Ensures Allies staff has access to children’s current IFSP/IEP to facilitate lesson plan individualization supports the DIS ensuring that these plans are consistently reviewed with the child’s primary educator
• Under the supervision of the DIS, provides coaching and support to Allies staff to ensure provision of appropriate environment accommodations
• Visits family childcare provider sites and conducts classroom observations to monitor individualization of services and inclusion of children with special needs and/or disabilities
• Under the supervision of the DIS, provides coaching and consultation for Allies staff working with children with special needs and/or disabilities, as well as parents of children who have special needs and/or disabilities
• Supports Allies staff in implementation of IFSP/IEP goals, and individualization of services, in the classroom and in the child’s natural environment; completes monthly classroom observation and provides feedback to Early Education Manager
• Supports parents with the IFSP/IEP process, including attending IFSP/IEP meetings, and participating in IFSP/IEP goal setting
• Attends required meetings, weekly supervision, Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (MDT), trainings, and evaluation meetings
• Monitors ChildPlus data system, ensure inputting of updated IFSP/IEP goals, maintain IFSP/IEP documents in child files and ChildPlus, and collaborates with outside agencies to monitor progress towards goals

Lead Duties

• Perform duties to permit level held of Site Supervisor and/or Director as needed
• Support role of Director of Inclusion Services in their absence
• Mentor Allies staff in early identification of developmental delays, and eligibility for higher level services through Regional Center and school districts
• In collaboration with the DIS and Early Education Manager facilitate staff and parent trainings supporting Early Intervention
• Ensure collaboration with community agencies, and support with updates to established Memorandums of Understanding with Regional Centers and school districts
• Work closely with inclusion team and enrollment team to ensure that at least 10% of enrollment in EHS and CDSS programs are utilized for children with delays who are eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Track referrals from all Allies departments, and ensure that all children with ASQ screenings outside typical range are referred to Regional Center, and other supportive community services, as appropriate

Other

• Support Agency’s performance and quality improvement goals by providing analysis of monthly reports, and monitoring of demographic and performance metrics captured
• Maintain confidentiality; obtain and maintain legal releases of information and consent documentation for confidential information
• Evening and weekend hours may be required
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and county regulations, policies, and procedures
• Believe in and act in accordance with both the Agency’s and the program’s mission statements
• Perform other related essential functions, as assigned.
• In accordance with our “team” philosophy, the person filling this position may be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description
• Track referrals from all Allies departments, and ensures that all children with ASQ screenings outside typical range are referred to Regional Center, and other supportive community services, as appropriate