Program Manager - Early Intervention (Full Time)

Community Care Alliance; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Medical & dental coverage

403b retirement plan

FSA & DCA

Life insurance

Licensure bonuses

Referral bonus

Parking

Job summary

Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, RI, seeks a Program Manager for Early Intervention to lead family-centered service delivery and program development. You will supervise staff, coordinate audits, monitor billing, and ensure compliance with COA and RI EI guidelines.

The role requires a relevant advanced degree, RI EI licensure, and at least three years of direct-service experience with young children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's or higher degree aligned with RI Early Intervention requirements.
• Certification/licensure/registration in the relevant discipline per RI EI guidelines.
• Minimum of three years direct-service experience with young children with special needs and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provides weekly individual administrative and reflective supervision.
• Fosters positive relationships with funders, internal programs, and community agencies.
• Oversees annual EOHHS audits and Corrective Action Plan responses.
• Monitors EI billing with Finance and Early Childhood Director.
• Manages referrals to meet 45-day compliance; collaborates with Referral Specialist/Administrative Assistant.
• Oversees Welligent records; runs program reports for compliance.
• Selects, orients and trains program staff and interns.
• Develops operating procedures and coordinates program subcommittees and team meetings.
• Prepares monthly peer record reviews and quarterly reports per COA standards.
• Develops annual program Logic Model with Early Childhood Director.
• Oversees contracted OT, PT, SLP services (contracts, invoices).
• Plans LEA meetings and participates in Community of Practice meetings.
• Supports professional development via agency/EOHHS trainings.
• Delivers direct services per qualified personnel standards when needed.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's or higher degree consistent with RI EI requirements

Certification/licensure/registration per RI EI guidelines

3+ years direct-service experience with young children with special needs and families

Job description

Program Manager - Early Intervention (Full Time)

Location: Woonsocket, RI

Sign-on-bonus: $2500

Position Summary

Promote and implement high standards of family-centered practice and service provision within Early Intervention. Communicate effectively in order to achieve program goals through leadership and motivation. Support professional development in the agency by providing administrative and reflective supervision. Work under regular direction and supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Services in accordance with the agency's mission, philosophy and program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or higher degree consistent with RI Early Intervention requirements for "Qualified Personnel", or
• Completion of a program of advanced study as required for certification, licensure, or registration in the relevant discipline, or
• Current certificate, license, or registration for a discipline listed under "Qualified Personnel" in the RI Early Intervention guidelines.
• Minimum three years direct-service experience with young children with special needs and their families.

Basic Responsibilities

• Provides weekly individual administrative and reflective supervision
• Responsible for positive cooperative relationships with funders, internal agency programs, and community agencies and organizations
• Responsible for oversight and management of annual EOHHS audits and Corrective Action Plan response and follow up
• Monitors EI billing in conjunction with agency Finance Department and Early Childhood Director
• Manages program referrals to adhere to 45-day compliance, working closely with Referral Specialist/Administrative Assistant
• Oversight of Welligent electronic record system including running of program reports for program and billing compliance
• Responsible for the selection, orientation and training of program staff and interns
• Coordinates the development and implementation of operating procedures
• Plans and facilitates program subcommittees, workgroups and team meetings
• Coordinates and completes monthly peer record reviews and quarterly reports in accordance with agency regulations and COA standards
• Develops annual program Logic Model and summary with Early Childhood Director in compliance with COA regulations
• Provides oversight of contracted OT, PT and SLP services (contract creation, quality reviews, monthly invoicing, etc)
• Plans and facilitates bi-annual LEA meetings, and participates in EOHHS Community of Practice meetings
• Enhances professional development through participation in agency and EOHHS sponsored trainings
• Provides direct services to consumers consistent with qualified personnel standards of care and family-centered practice as needed

Benefits

• Generous vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage.
• 403b with matching after 6 months of employment.
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts.
• Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses.
• Employee referral program, as well as bilingual skills premium.
• On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business-related use of your personal vehicle.

Community Care Alliance is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.