About

• Description
• JOIN THE ECS4Kids TEAM
• At ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services), we honor young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through programs like Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR), and more, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Florida to promote children’s well-being. These enable us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout Northeast and Central Florida.

ECS4Kids offers a competitive benefit package which includes

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) plan with 5% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term & short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Career development
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• Under the director of he Director of Child Disabilities, the Child Disabilities Services Manager ensures that the Head Start Disabilities performance standards are met.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the delivery, tracking and reporting of outcomes of Head Start Disabilities performance standards.
• Provide training, support and supervision to assigned Child Disabilities Specialists.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures that comply and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of disabilities services.
• Utilize information obtained from developmental screenings, observations, evaluations, and parent input to design a program that meets the developmental and individual needs of children with disabilities.
• Track developmental screenings to ensure completion within 45 days of the child’s enrollment into the program; ensure follow-up is provided as needed.
• Track developmental screenings to ensure completion according to ongoing age- based requirements.
• Ensure Child Disabilities Specialists have a consistent schedule for center-visits, classroom support, home-based support, and parent support.
• Ensure compliant documentation for children with identified developmental and disabilities concerns including consent, referrals, IEP’s/IFSP’s, and Individual Classroom Plans (ICP’s) for teaching staff.
• Ensure compliant documentation in Child Plus for children with identified disabilities concerns including observations, notes, and required documentation.
• Monitor monthly reports for Child Disabilities Specialist to ensure accuracy.
• Track and monitor 10% disabilities requirement per grant.
• Work closely with the Family Services department to ensure quality disabilities support and education to families
• Work closely with the Education department to ensure classroom teaching staff are adequately supported to best serve children with disabilities concerns.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health Team to implement individual support strategies for children with identified and suspected disabilities.
• Track program supplies and disabilities services materials; place orders for supplies as needed and in accordance with the budget.
• Track and monitor contracts with community partners and interagency agreements; renew as needed.
• Collaborate with community partners, local education agencies, and early intervention programs to establish new contracts and agreements to support ongoing services to children with identified developmental concerns.
• Assist with the implementation of the University Practicum Student program within the Head Start programs
• Coordinate with Health and Nutrition Services Manager to coordinate case management for all centers
• Assist Family Services and Health and Nutrition departments in coordinating summer screenings.
• Coordinate disabilities trainings throughout the year and during preservice training.
• Ensure Child Disabilities Specialists are up to date on required trainings and certifications related to job performance.
• Ensure accurate PIR data is maintained as it relates to Child Disabilities.

• (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

• This position reports to the Director of Child Disabilities.
• Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field; Master’s preferred
• Experience in special education & young children preferred
• Experience using data-based reporting system
• Work experience with vulnerable populations (i.e. families experiencing homeless, living below poverty guidelines, children in foster care)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of effective methods to improve a child’s emotional stability
• Knowledge of securing & individualizing needed services for children with disabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain good human relations with staff and parents.
• Ability to work with the public in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to perform tasks with little direct supervision
• Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
• Commitment to strengthen families but with ultimate commitment to the well-being of the child
• Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an intermediate to advanced level
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records and prepare reports
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in fast-paced environment

CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile coverage
• Satisfactory Driving Record (as outlined in Vehicle Driving Policy)
• Completion of a minimum of 15 clock hours of professional development per year

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Works in early childhood classroom and office settings
• Local travel to multiple sites is required
• Includes nights and weekend work and some out of town travel

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• (Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)