Early Intervention Program Director

People, Incorporated; United States; Sur place; USD 100 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k savings plan

Wellness programs

Life Insurance

Short term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center on Site

Résumé du poste

People Incorporated in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Early Intervention Program Director to provide leadership, regulatory compliance, and operational management of the program serving infants and toddlers and their families.

The role ensures high quality, family-centered, developmentally appropriate EI services in accordance with DPH Part C, IDEA, MassHealth, and agency policies, while overseeing staffing, budgeting, billing, and partnerships with community providers.

Qualifications

• Must meet Massachusetts Early Intervention credentialing requirements and for at least one discipline (DS, OT, PT, SLP, etc.)
• Minimum 5 years in Early Intervention; supervisory experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

Responsabilités

• Provide overall leadership, administration and regulatory oversight of the EI program
• Ensure compliance with DPH EI requirements, IDEA Part C, MassHealth, and billing standards
• Oversee referral intake, IFSP development, service delivery and transitions
• Lead staffing, credentialing, training, supervision, and performance management
• Manage budget, fiscal performance, payroll, billing and revenue cycle
• Monitor program indicators and use data for continuous quality improvement
• Foster family engagement and community partnerships
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and monitor audits and corrective actions
• Collaborate with agency leadership and other departments for priorities

Connaissances

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Program operations

Family centered practice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Outils

Massachusetts EI knowledge

Description du poste

Early Intervention Program Director Full Time Salary 100K 105K Annually

SUMMARY People Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community including the Greater Fall River New Bedford and Taunton areas As a partnership of specialized integrated programs we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges Since our inception in 1968 we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community Let People Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity The Program Director of Early Intervention provides overall leadership administration regulatory oversight and operational management of People Incorporateds Massachusetts Early Intervention Program The Program Director is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality family centered developmentally appropriate Early Intervention services to eligible infants and toddlers and their families The Program Director is responsible for ensuring that all program operations and services are provided in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Public Health DPH Early Intervention requirements and Operational Standards Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA applicable MassHealth regulations and billing requirements contractual requirements professional licensing and credentialing standards and People Incorporated policies and procedures The Program Director provides leadership to a multidisciplinary workforce and is accountable for program quality personnel management regulatory compliance service delivery fiscal performance productivity documentation billing integrity family rights community partnerships risk management and continuous quality improvement The Program Director is expected to maintain a strong working knowledge of Massachusetts Early Intervention requirements and to establish effective systems for identifying and correcting compliance staffing service delivery fiscal and operational concerns before they negatively affect children families employees or the organization

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Program Leadership & Operations Provide overall leadership direction and administrative oversight of the Early Intervention Program and ensure effective day to day operations consistent with agency expectations and applicable requirements
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure compliance with Massachusetts DPH Early Intervention requirements and Operational Standards IDEA Part C MassHealth contractual obligations professional licensing and credentialing requirements and agency policies Maintain systems for quality assurance documentation review corrective action and continuous improvement
• Early Intervention Service Delivery Oversee Child Find referral intake eligibility evaluation and assessment IFSP development and review service coordination service delivery and transition activities Ensure services are timely individualized family centered developmentally appropriate and provided in natural environments as required
• Personnel Leadership & Supervision Recruit hire orient supervise develop evaluate and retain qualified multidisciplinary staff Ensure appropriate staffing credentialing training supervision caseloads productivity performance expectations and service capacity; promptly address performance or compliance concerns
• Fiscal & Billing Management Develop and monitor the program budget and financial performance in collaboration with senior leadership and Fiscal Monitor productivity utilization documentation billing reimbursement and revenue cycle concerns and ensure compliant billing practices
• Data & Performance Management Establish and monitor key program indicators including referrals enrollment service timeliness and delivery staffing caseloads productivity documentation billing family outcomes and regulatory compliance Use data to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement
• Family Rights & Engagement Promote meaningful family participation and ensure families understand their rights procedural safeguards services and options Respond appropriately to significant family concerns complaints and service issues
• Community & Interagency Collaboration Maintain effective relationships with healthcare providers childcare programs school districts state agencies community organizations and other partners Represent People Incorporated and the Early Intervention Program in professional and community settings
• Safety Risk Management & Incident Response Ensure compliance with safety mandated reporting confidentiality emergency response incident reporting and professional boundary requirements Ensure significant safety clinical or compliance concerns are appropriately identified documented escalated and addressed
• Agency Leadership & Collaboration Participate as a member of the Childrens Services leadership team and collaborate with Human Resources Fiscal QualityCompliance Nursing Information Technology Training and other departments on agency and program priorities
• Regulatory & External Accountability Serve as a primary program contact with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and coordinate monitoring certification audits corrective action plans investigations reporting and other regulatory activities Ensure required submissions are accurate complete and timely
• Other Responsibilities Maintain confidentiality exercise sound professional judgment demonstrate leadership consistent with agency values maintain reliable attendance and flexibility to meet program needs and perform other duties consistent with the scope and level of the position Attend meetings trainings and professional development as required Maintain all program and Agency required trainings Perform other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Must meet the Massachusetts Early Intervention credentialing and qualification requirements for at least one recognized Early Intervention staff disciplinecategory Developmental Specialist DS Occupational Therapist OT Physical Therapist PT Speech Language Pathologist SLP nurse social worker or mental health professional The minimum educational degree required varies by discipline; a bachelors degree is acceptable for disciplines where permitted by applicable Massachusetts Early Intervention requirementsMinimum of five 5 years of experience in Early Intervention with Massachusetts Early Intervention experience strongly preferredDemonstrated supervisory experience including responsibility for staff performance program operations regulatory compliance and service deliveryDemonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts Early Intervention requirements multidisciplinary and family centered practice IFSP processes service coordination and applicable timelinesStrong leadership communication organizational analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to translate regulatory and program requirements into effective operational practicesA qualifying criminal background checks driving record and a valid drivers license requiredPreferred Experience with Massachusetts DPH Early Intervention monitoring certification corrective action or quality improvement activitiesWorking knowledge of IDEA Part C MassHealth Early Intervention requirements documentation billing productivity and complianceExperience leading multidisciplinary Early Intervention professionals and managing program performance staffing and fiscal operations

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career We offer a supportive work environment Employee Recognition Program Professional Development opportunities for growth as well as industry leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes For employees working in benefit eligible positions only Available Benefits

Available Benefits

• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403b savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Account
• FREE Life and Long term Disability Insurance
• Short term Disability Insurance
• Select discounts through LifeMart ie Discount movie and theme park tickets savings on T Mobile
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Center on Site
• Discounts on Auto Home and Renters Insurance
• Free Financial Planning
• Analysis

Join us peoplewithapurpose People Incorporated is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races religions nationalities genders the LGTBQIA community and people with disabilities to apply Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce are key to the success of our agency We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported appreciated and motivated to grow UNITED WAY MEMBER AGENCY EOE