Harc Inc.
Birth to Three Program Director
Harc Inc., Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
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Hartford, CT, US23 days ago Requisition ID: 1022As Director of the Harc Steppingstones Birth to Three state contracted program, your role will advance both the Connecticut Birth to Three mission and vision and Harc’s overall mission. This position collaborates, strategizes, and supports the Senior Director with effective leadership ensuring our team of dedicated professionals implement best practices, develop family-centered positive outcome focused activities, receive specialized training, build beneficial community relationships and resources, and remain on the cutting edge of early intervention service delivery.With a family-centered philosophy and respect for cultural diversity, the Director will act as a mentor, facilitator, and positive role model while providing supervision and support for regional team interactions with children, their families, and other community relationships and partnerships. Leadership and communication skills will be instrumental in fostering a supportive and enriching environment for those we serve and our employees. The Director’s assistance in management, guidance, and coordination of operations will ensure compliance with agency policies and all regulatory requirements. The Director’s commitment will enable equitable, meaningful impact and positive change through our program’s community across greater Hartford.
Join Harc today; Changing lives, Changing minds!Key Responsibilities:
Compliance and Reporting Assistance:Monitor program operations:Ensure compliance to the Connecticut Birth to Three mission, vision, policies and procedures
Ensure compliance to all State and Federal regulatory requirements including FERPA and HIPAAAdvocate in the interest of infants and toddlers with special needs including a variety of developmental disabilities to support their developmental skills and health related needs
Advance Harc’s mission and guiding principle:Ensure adherence to Harc agency policy and proceduresFurther Harc’s strategic planAttend agency activitiesStaff Management and Training Assistance:Supervise and serve as a resource for the transdisciplinary birth to three team:Build knowledge and depth of understanding for implementing:Activity based teamingNatural learning environmentsFamily centered activities that promote positive outcomesBest practicesMonitor service quality and staff development:Mentor coaching of family coaches to reach fidelity in EI practiceMonitor overall team fidelity of EI practiceCo-appointments and chart reviewsLead, participate, and/or provide trainings to support mastery of early intervention service delivery during program meetings or off site appointments at family homes, community meetings, and/or daycares and agency-wide events/meetingsCollaborate regarding staff performance evaluationsParticipate in and/or lead training and supervision of new employeesAttain knowledge of and provide backup support for administrative teamLeadership:Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of respect and accountabilityStrong problem-solving skills to make sound decisions under pressureExcellent organization and time management to prioritize and meet deadlinesExceptional communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with children, their family, and/or caregivers, colleagues, and community members including local education agenciesFamily-Centered Approach:Commitment to supporting children and families to maximize capacity buildingEmpathy, patience, and non-judgmental attitude for diverse abilities and backgroundsAdvocacy and Collaboration:Facilitate knowledge sharing and access to local resources and services essential for children and family success as well as the ability to build partnerships and collaborate with community organizations and stakeholdersStrong advocacy skills to promote inclusion and opportunities for children and familiesAbility to work effectively in a transdisciplinary team; consider problems from different perspectives and appreciate different disciplines’ approaches and valuesAdditional Job Functions:Maintain up-to-date training commensurate with the position and professional licensure requirementsQualifications:
BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university in a related field required.Master’s degree preferredValid professional Connecticut licensure or certificationDemonstrated experience working with families and young children in early intervention required, including primary service provider/service coordination credentialCandidate must have met family coach fidelityExperience with mentor coaching preferredCreative problem solving and strong communication skills necessaryEfficiency in productivity and deadline managementProficiency in Google and associated applicationsAbility to work a 40 hour work week; Monday to FridayValid driver's license required with reliable transportation, to provide off site appointments at family homes, community meetings, and/or daycares and agency-wide eventsReports to the Senior Director of the Birth to Three Program
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Hartford, CT, US23 days ago Requisition ID: 1022As Director of the Harc Steppingstones Birth to Three state contracted program, your role will advance both the Connecticut Birth to Three mission and vision and Harc’s overall mission. This position collaborates, strategizes, and supports the Senior Director with effective leadership ensuring our team of dedicated professionals implement best practices, develop family-centered positive outcome focused activities, receive specialized training, build beneficial community relationships and resources, and remain on the cutting edge of early intervention service delivery.With a family-centered philosophy and respect for cultural diversity, the Director will act as a mentor, facilitator, and positive role model while providing supervision and support for regional team interactions with children, their families, and other community relationships and partnerships. Leadership and communication skills will be instrumental in fostering a supportive and enriching environment for those we serve and our employees. The Director’s assistance in management, guidance, and coordination of operations will ensure compliance with agency policies and all regulatory requirements. The Director’s commitment will enable equitable, meaningful impact and positive change through our program’s community across greater Hartford.
Join Harc today; Changing lives, Changing minds!Key Responsibilities:
Compliance and Reporting Assistance:Monitor program operations:Ensure compliance to the Connecticut Birth to Three mission, vision, policies and procedures
Ensure compliance to all State and Federal regulatory requirements including FERPA and HIPAAAdvocate in the interest of infants and toddlers with special needs including a variety of developmental disabilities to support their developmental skills and health related needs
Advance Harc’s mission and guiding principle:Ensure adherence to Harc agency policy and proceduresFurther Harc’s strategic planAttend agency activitiesStaff Management and Training Assistance:Supervise and serve as a resource for the transdisciplinary birth to three team:Build knowledge and depth of understanding for implementing:Activity based teamingNatural learning environmentsFamily centered activities that promote positive outcomesBest practicesMonitor service quality and staff development:Mentor coaching of family coaches to reach fidelity in EI practiceMonitor overall team fidelity of EI practiceCo-appointments and chart reviewsLead, participate, and/or provide trainings to support mastery of early intervention service delivery during program meetings or off site appointments at family homes, community meetings, and/or daycares and agency-wide events/meetingsCollaborate regarding staff performance evaluationsParticipate in and/or lead training and supervision of new employeesAttain knowledge of and provide backup support for administrative teamLeadership:Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of respect and accountabilityStrong problem-solving skills to make sound decisions under pressureExcellent organization and time management to prioritize and meet deadlinesExceptional communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with children, their family, and/or caregivers, colleagues, and community members including local education agenciesFamily-Centered Approach:Commitment to supporting children and families to maximize capacity buildingEmpathy, patience, and non-judgmental attitude for diverse abilities and backgroundsAdvocacy and Collaboration:Facilitate knowledge sharing and access to local resources and services essential for children and family success as well as the ability to build partnerships and collaborate with community organizations and stakeholdersStrong advocacy skills to promote inclusion and opportunities for children and familiesAbility to work effectively in a transdisciplinary team; consider problems from different perspectives and appreciate different disciplines’ approaches and valuesAdditional Job Functions:Maintain up-to-date training commensurate with the position and professional licensure requirementsQualifications:
BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university in a related field required.Master’s degree preferredValid professional Connecticut licensure or certificationDemonstrated experience working with families and young children in early intervention required, including primary service provider/service coordination credentialCandidate must have met family coach fidelityExperience with mentor coaching preferredCreative problem solving and strong communication skills necessaryEfficiency in productivity and deadline managementProficiency in Google and associated applicationsAbility to work a 40 hour work week; Monday to FridayValid driver's license required with reliable transportation, to provide off site appointments at family homes, community meetings, and/or daycares and agency-wide eventsReports to the Senior Director of the Birth to Three Program
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