Early Childhood Intervention Director

Mountain Lake Services; Port Henry (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Lake Services seeks a Director of the Early Childhood Intervention Program to lead therapists and educators, and to provide early intervention and preschool evaluations in their area of specialty when licensed. The director will manage daily operations, budgets, and act as the main escalation point for stakeholders to ensure the program’s success.

Applicants should hold NYS licensure as a relevant professional and possess a master’s degree (or a bachelor’s with substantial leadership

Qualifications

• NYS license or certification as a relevant professional.
• Master’s degree preferred; bachelor’s with leadership proven experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of therapists and educators.
• Provide early intervention and preschool evaluations when licensed.
• Manage daily operations and budgets.
• Serve as escalated point of contact for stakeholders.
• Ensure overall program success.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Program administration

Education

NYS professional licensure (SLP, OT, PT, or Special Ed teacher)

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree with leadership experience

Job description

Company Description Mountain Lake Services, founded in 1967 by community members, is dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Over the past five decades, the organization has grown from vocational training roots at Essex Industries to a comprehensive network of residential, day, and community-based services. Its mission is to partner with people of all abilities to help them live their best lives, while serving as an inspirational model through excellence, innovation, and meaningful connections. Today, Mountain Lake Services continues to focus on person-centered supports that help individuals thrive and participate fully in their communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of the Early Childhood Intervention Program will lead a team of therapists and educators. If licensed, the Director will also provide early intervention and preschool evaluations and services in their area of specialty. The director will manage daily operations, serve as escalated point of contact for stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure the overall success of the program.

EDUCATION:

NYS license as Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or NYS Certified Special Education Teacher, Teacher of Speech & Hearing Handicapped preferred but not required. Master’s degree in a related field preferred or a Bachelor’s degree with significant leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a Master’s Degree or Professional Licensure.

EXPERIENCE

• The program director shall have a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience in an early intervention, clinical pediatric, or early childhood education program serving children ages birth to five years of age, provided that:
• such experience shall have included direct experience in delivering services to children with disabilities and their families; and
• at least one year of such experience shall have been in the delivery of services to children less than three years of age and their families.