Adp Totalsource / Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Inclusion Specialist

Reports To: Program Assurant Manager Exempt

SUMMARY:

The Inclusion Specialist is primarily responsible for the coordination, technical assistance and quality assurance towards the implementation of inclusion activities; to include but not limited to the integration of child developmental screening and assessment procedures. This position represents the Coalition by acting as the liaison between child care providers, families and system partners for inclusion and special needs services. The individual in this position plans, coordinates and manages a variety of activities to ensure that providers and parents have access and support in educating children with special needs. This position requires an individual who can work independently, has excellent time management and organizational skills, and demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy in their work and is able to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

·  Acts a liaison between child care providers, families and system partners for inclusion and special needs services.

·  Provides face to face and phone technical assistance to child care providers to support inclusion, special needs, classroom management, developmental screening, as well as child behavior and development.

·  Develops and provides training to child care providers and families about inclusion, special needs, classroom management, developmental screening, as well as child behavior and development.

·  Participates in statewide inclusion initiatives delivered through the Office of Early Learning.

·  Participate in statewide inclusion webinars and calls.

·  Participates in local events to support inclusion, special needs, classroom management, developmental screening, as well as child behavior and development for child care providers and families in the community.

·  Maintains the inclusion warm line.

·  Provides support to the internal procedures for developmental screening.

·  Distributes resources to child care providers related to inclusion, special needs, classroom management, developmental screening, as well as child behavior and development.

·  Advertises inclusion services to child care providers and system partners.

·  Provides support for developmental screening compliance.

·  Maintains training registration documentation.

·  Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

·  Analytical/Solution Focused – Able to analyze multiple sources of data and report findings, as well as identify challenges and provide alternative solutions in a timely manner.

·  Planning/Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time wisely. Must be able to clearly organize electronic and hard copy files, and manage multiple priorities, multi-task.

·  Initiative – Take proactive measures, to address potential concerns and/or issues, involves his/her immediate Supervisor as appropriate.

·  Interpersonal Skills – Focus on conflict resolution and maintain confidentiality. Provides constructive feedback and accepts the same, willing to listen.

·  Communication – Be able to communicate clearly, both oral and written. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Obtain clarification of details when necessary and effectively prepare and read written information.

·  Adaptability/Dependability –Adapts to regular changes in the work environment, duties and/or procedures and takes responsibility for commitments and deadlines.

·  Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions

·  Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

·  Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.

·  Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

·  Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·  This position requires successful completion of the level 2 background screening standards as set forth in s. 435.04, F.S.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

·  Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year College or university in, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology or Social Work.

·  Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

·  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

·  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

·  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

·  Ability to work with mathematical concepts necessary to work within budget constraints and to perform statistical analysis.

REASONING ABILITY:

·  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

·  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

·  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet, Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate and handle keyboards and office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

·  Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

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