About The Role

DescriptionJob Description: Administrative oversight of the Buffalo Trace Point of Entry (POE) program

Role and Responsibilities

Supervise and participate in the hiring of all Point of Entry (POE) staff in accordance with Kentucky Early

Intervention System (KEIS) policies and procedures.

Monitor service coordination caseloads to ensure sufficient staffing and appropriate caseloads.
Ensure all staff receive initial and on-going training and participate in all required training as determined

by KEIS and/or Comprehend.

Facilitate regular staff meetings to ensure good communication within the program and opportunities for

peer-to-peer collaboration and support.

Monitor, analyze, and ensure quality assurance around service provision and documentation, data

submission, meeting of all state indicators and performance standards, and overall contract compliance.

Coordinate Child Find and community outreach activities to increase program referrals and awareness of

early intervention.

Identify and address barriers to referrals and/or program enrollment.
Develop and submit all required reports to KEIS and/or Comprehend.
Attend all training and meetings as determined by KEIS and/or Comprehend.
Establish and maintain relationships with local health and child-serving agencies, behavioral health

providers, and other POE stakeholders.

Facilitate meetings of the District Early Intervention Council (DEIC).
Serve as POE representative at community events and meetings as determined by KEIS and/or

Comprehend.

Provide training to community partners and on First Steps services and/or early intervention as requested.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum entry level qualification established by the funding source is

Minimum highest entry-level requirements for one of the following approved professions: Audiologist;

Developmental Interventionist; Dietician; LMFT; LPCC; Licensed Psychologist; Certified Psychologist with

autonomous functioning; Licensed Psychological Practitioner; Certified Psychologist; Licensed

Psychological Associate; Nurse; Occupational Therapist; Ophthalmologist; Optometrist; Orientation and

Mobility Specialist; Physical Therapist; Physician; Sign Language and Cued Language Specialist; Social

Worker; Speech Language Pathologist (or interim licensed); Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Teacher of Visually Impaired ·

Minimum of four years of experience in an early childhood capacity or four years of experience in a community health agency that serves birth to five years of age · Management experience and/or First Steps experience preferred

Physical Requirements · Ability to set up information tables at community events which may entail some light lifting · Ability to visit individuals in their own homes as needed which may or may not be easily accessible

Special Requirements · Valid driver’s license with dependable transportation ·