Developmental Support Services Coordinator
Salary: $66,650.00 - $70,000
52 Weeks
MAAC STORY
Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in 5 core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through a wide variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more about the great things happening with MAAC at http://www.maacproject.org/.
Under supervision, the incumbent will plan and coordinate disability, special needs and behavioral and mental health services in accordance with the policies, procedures and philosophy of MAAC’s Child Development Program and in compliance with the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and State regulations. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that disabilities program services are provided to families with children with emotional and developmental needs. This includes the supervision of assigned developmental support services staff. The incumbent will also ensure compliance with all MAAC policies, procedures and governing regulations (i.e. Head Start Performance Standards, California Community Care Licensing Division mandates etc).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and provides training and technical assistance to staff and parents around inclusion, including techniques and maintaining a least restrictive environment; provides observations and recommendations for children with special needs, and prosocial development.
- Works with teachers and families to address areas of developmental concern, consults with the school district regarding referrals and identifies additional resources for children that do not qualify for special education services.
- Coordinates agency efforts with local education agencies (LEA) and other community resources to assist families with transitions to other services such as therapy, and/or special education services/settings.
- Provides case management, schedules site, home, and community visits according to behavior and mental health referrals.
- Develops a cooperative relationship with admin and center staff members. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating with Early Childhood Education Managers/coordinators, Center Directors to meet and plan to coordinate activities for enrolled children to provide for correct observation of their special needs, behavior or mental health needs and teachers to work on modified activities as identified.
- Monitors programs to provide any necessary modifications to the environment for IFSP/IEP’s, varied formats for instruction and individualized accommodations and supports as necessary to support the full participation of children with identified and unidentified special needs.
- Assists in the planning, organizing, supervision and evaluation of program activities of assigned area; works with assigned and subordinate staff and develops, implements, and monitors service area and work plans to achieve assigned goals, objectives, and educational outcomes.
- Contributes to development of and monitoring of performance against the available resources; participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating work programs, plans, processes, systems, and procedures to achieve MAAC and Head Start goals, objectives, and performance measures consistent with division quality and service expectations.
- Plans and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; recognizes staff for excellent work performance, administers progressive disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies in accordance with MAAC’s policies and procedures, applicable Head Start Performance Standards, state regulations and labor contract provisions.
- Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, child and family-centered environment which supports achieving Head Start educational objectives and family service expectations; provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote effective parent involvement and a positive employee relations environment.
- Participates and attends meetings, trainings and conferences as assigned.
- Assists other involved staff and/or volunteers as needed.
- Provides oversight to any contracted partnering staff including mental health consultants, outside therapy providers and interns/volunteers, ensuring Head Start Performance Standards and MAAC’s policies and procedures are being met.
- Recommends purchases of instructional materials and teaching aids designed to assist staff with making adaptations and modifications as needed for full inclusion and children with behavior management challenges as authorized in the program budget.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Principles and practices of collaboration and inclusion to help strengthen existing relationships to ensure that children achieve desired outcomes
- Principles and practices of developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and experiences that can be adapted by staff and families to support all children, especially those suspected of or diagnosed with disabilities
- Leadership strategies and processes that support inclusion, such as professional and interagency collaboration, systems change, support for staff and families as advocates for children with disabilities.
- Individualization strategies in early care and education for children with disabilities to support instruction for children who have suspected or identified disabilities, including social and emotional delays and traumatic backgrounds.
- Record-keeping practices and database management systems (i.e. ChildPlus,) in accordance with federal and state regulations
- Special education and mental health services and resources in San Diego County for children and families
- Analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations in fields relevant to position
- Demonstrate respect for others by sharing information objectively and non-judgmentally and adjusting verbal and written communication strategies for different audiences
- Employ a culturally competent and flexible approach when working with those from various cultures by acknowledging, accepting, and accommodating differences (e.g., providing information in an understandable format and/or language for those who have limited/no reading skills or who are English language learners)
- Use Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Abila etc.) and other standard business software; operate a computer, calculator and other standard office equipment
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, funding source representatives and other individuals encountered in the course of work
- Organize, set priorities, take initiative, and exercise independent judgment within areas of responsibility; perform duties that require high attention to detail and application of rules and specific procedural requirements
- Advocates for and secures community services and resources by maintaining constructive communication with a range of organizations and community service professionals.
- Meets federal, state, and program documentation requirements by maintaining accurate, objective, complete, timely, and well-organized child and family records.
- Engages families as full partners in their own and their children’s development and learning by helping families develop and reach realistic and achievable long- and short-term goals, engaging them in assessing their needs and strengths.
- Identify community services and gaps in them by participating with others to assess community resources needed to support families and advance their well-being
VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS
- Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions.
- Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers.
- Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines.
- Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems.
- Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes.
- Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION
- Baccalaureate degree in Child Development, Special Education, Mental Health Services or a related field
- At least 3 years of classroom experience with children 0-5 years old; experience working with State and Federal regulated Child Development Programs is highly desirable
- Endorsement or Certification as an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant/Practitioner is highly desirable
- Behavior Management and work with children with Exceptional Needs is highly desirable
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and databases such as ChildPlus
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking, reading, and writing is highly desirable.
VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS
Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions
Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development
Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines
Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes
Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes
HEALTH STATUS
Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza*, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.
BACKGROUND CLEARANCE
All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.
Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.
TRANSPORTATION
Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.