Disability Services & Early Intervention Manager

Capital Area Community Services, inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area Community Services, Inc. seeks a leader to manage the Disability Services Department for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The role focuses on organizing, staffing, and supervising services for children with disabilities to maximize participation in program activities.

The position requires overseeing referrals, collaboration with health and education teams, and ensuring compliance with IDEA guidelines while supporting families and staff across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services or education field as listed.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in managing others and 2 years' experience providing early childhood services.
• Familiarity with IDEA and related early intervention processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision and leadership to the Disability Services Department creating and supporting team systems, tools, and processes.
• Coordinates intervention services provided to Head Start and Early Head Start enrolled children.
• Initiates and monitors referrals for children in need of special education and early intervention evaluation.
• Monitors that both internal and external referrals receive responses and are addressed in a timely manner.
• Collects and analyzes data to ensure systems and procedures are effective and efficient.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services or Education Field such as Child Development, Special Education, Mental Health, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or related degree.

Job description

Capital Area Community Services, Inc. seeks a leader to manage the Disability Services Department for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The role focuses on organizing, staffing, and supervising services for children with disabilities to maximize participation in program activities.

The position requires overseeing referrals, collaboration with health and education teams, and ensuring compliance with IDEA guidelines while supporting families and staff across sites.