Early Childhood Intervention Director

Mountain Lake Services; Port Henry (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sign On Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Educational Assistance

PSLF eligibility

Career Advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mountain Lake Services seeks an ECIP Director to lead our team serving birth to preschool children. You will oversee Early Intervention and Preschool programs, supervise SLPs, OTs, PTs, and teachers, and partner with families and school districts across the region.

The role emphasizes program compliance, budgets, and grant opportunities, with travel throughout Essex County. A NYS license in relevant fields is preferred, and a Bachelor's degree with leadership experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years full-time experience in Early Intervention, pediatric clinical services, or early childhood education.
• Direct experience with children with disabilities and families.
• Experience serving children under age 3 and their families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for Early Intervention and Preschool programs.
• Supervise therapists and educators across disciplines.
• Manage day-to-day program operations and workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Program Management

Communication

Budgeting

Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

IFSP/IEP Meetings

Education

NYS licensure for SLP/OT/PT/Teacher

Bachelor's degree in related field with leadership

Tools

Billing Systems

EHR Software

MS Office

Job description

Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential? Are you a collaborative leader who is passionate about supporting children, families, and the professionals who serve them? If so, we'd love to meet you.

Mountain Lake Services is seeking an Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) Director to lead our dynamic team of therapists and educators serving children from birth through preschool age. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our Early Childhood Intervention Program while making a lasting impact on children, families, and communities throughout the region.

What You'll Get to Do:

As the ECIP Director, you will provide leadership, oversight, and support for our Early Intervention and Preschool programs. Responsibilities include:

• Supervising and mentoring speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, special education teachers, and other providers
• Managing day-to-day program operations and workflow
• Overseeing program budgets, expenses, and grant opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with all Early Intervention and Preschool requirements
• Serving as the primary point of contact for families, school districts, county agencies, and other stakeholders
• Participating in IFSP and IEP meetings
• Monitoring documentation, evaluation processes, and billing activities
• Leading problem-solving efforts and continuous program improvement initiatives

Licensed Candidates May Also:

• Conduct evaluations and provide direct services within their professional discipline
• Prepare evaluation reports, progress reports, annual reviews, and required documentation
• Maintain a small clinical caseload while providing leadership to the program

Preferred Qualifications

• NYS licensed:
  • Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Certified Special Education Teacher / Teacher of Speech & Hearing Handicapped

OR

• Bachelor's degree with significant leadership experience in early childhood, special education, healthcare, or a related field

Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in Early Intervention, pediatric clinical services, or early childhood education programs serving children ages birth to five
• Direct experience working with children with disabilities and their families
• At least 1 year of experience serving children under age 3 and their families

Located in Port Henry NY with travel throughout Essex County (mileage reimbursement provided)

Develop your skills in an environment rich with training opportunities and career advancement.

Employees matter! Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (a heavy focus on work life balance)
• Sign On Bonus
• Pay on Demand
• Health, Dental, Vision, Agency funded Life Insurance at 4x annual salary
• Agency Paid Retirement
• Educational Assistance
• Eligible Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Opportunities for advancement and training
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Mentorship program