Group Coordinator - Early Intervention

Come join a friendly and inclusive team that provides quality care! Community Healthlink (CHL) recognizes the power of a diverse community and seeks applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds! Community Healthlink (CHL) is looking for a full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Group Coordinator in Northern Worcester County, MA.

The Early Intervention (EI) team provides strength-based, family-centered services for young children under three years of age who have developmental delays or are at risk of a developmental delay. Services are designed to meet the needs of each infant or toddler, and the needs of their family. The EI team provides services in the home/community setting with the goal of enhancing the child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional and adaptive skills.

This position offers a wonderful opportunity to join an expanding multi-disciplinary team of passionate professionals who provide the highest quality of care for young children and families. In this role, you will provide evaluations and assessments, therapeutic interventions and service coordination.

• Adhere to all CHL's protocols, policies and procedures.
• Ensure all center-based program policies/protocols/guidelines are followed as described by the Department of Public Health/Early Intervention Operational Standards, CHL-Lipton Early Intervention Program, and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) when applicable.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and trainings as required or directed.
• Develop and rotate age-appropriate curriculum for children birth to 3 years of age.
• Report any group or building related problems to appropriate personnel.
• Early Intervention services are provided both in-person and via Telehealth, and/or community based.
• Complies with established division and program policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Oversee group referrals, enrollment, transportation (liaison, group staff coverage, service delivery, health related protocols and notifications, monthly safety drills, EI teacher aides and other related duties.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements
• Maintains confidentiality
• Work as part of a team to contribute to the overall success of the program.
• Perform other related duties.
• Maintain client and administrative record according to DPH and CHL-Lipton Early Intervention Policies and Standards.
• Collaborate with local and state agencies as needed.
• Select developmental and educational toys, equipment and supplies for groups.
• Assign clients and Lipton EIP staff to groups.
• Responsible for the operation of the center-based group component of the Early Intervention Program. Provide strength-based, family centered services for children under the age of three who have developmental difficulties due to identified disabilities or delays, or if typical development is at risk due to certain birth or environmental circumstances. Support and encourage the family's use of and access to community-based resources that will continue to support the child's development. Provides and coordinates direct intervention services to children 0-3 and their families.
• Implement group policies and guidelines.
• Carry out all responsibilities as an Early Intervention Specialist when needed.
• Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual group tasks.

Speciality Responsibilities

• Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Completion of at least 4 approved, 3 credit courses that focus on infants, toddlers and/or families.
• C08 Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution with a major concentration in infants and toddlers - Early Intervention, Childhood Education, Special Education, and experience in early childhood. Master's degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience working with children 0-3 years and families.
• Completion of at least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children under the age of 5; additional experience with infants, toddlers and/or families is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the importance of infant/toddler development theories and their implications for intervention.
• Bi-lingual preferred
• Early Intervention Specialist Certification preferred.
• All candidates will be subject to a CORI review as outlined in the regulations set by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. For more information, click here.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the common risk factors for developmental dysfunction including maternal substance abuse, poor nutrition, environmental risk factors, cognitive delays in parents, prematurity and poor birth weight.
• Early Intervention experience preferred.
• Demonstrates the ability to support positive child and family development
• Current valid US-issued driver's license and ability to provide a registered and insured automobile for work related purposes, including travel between work sites.
• Develops appropriate functional intervention techniques for infants and toddlers with atypical development.
• Demonstrates knowledge of typical infant/toddler development in five global domains personal-social, adaptive, motor communication and cognition.
• EEC Certification preferred.

Community Healthlink is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

If applicable, Community Healthlink shall also abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability. These regulations require affirmative action by Community Healthlink to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Come join a friendly and diverse program team that provides quality care! Community Healthlink (CHL) is looking for a Full-Time (37.5 hrs/wk) Clinician at our Leominster site.

The Family Support and Stabilization team provides strength-based services to families, children, and youth under 21 years old who have significant behavioral health needs and are identified by the Department of Children and Families or the Department of Mental Health. Services include clinical, family and youth support as well as parenting classes. The therapist, in collaboration with Family/Youth Support Workers, provides intense and flexible family therapy in the home/community setting with the purpose of improving the youth and family’s functioning.

This position offers a wonderful opportunity to join an expanding team that’s passionate and dedicated to providing quality therapeutic interventions to youth and their families, as well as exposure to multiple behavioral and child welfare systems. CHL provides a supportive and energetic work environment, as well as some flexibility in creating your own schedule.

Benefits

Salary position based on education and work experience

Health and Dental insurance (active upon starting)

Generous paid sick, personal, holiday, and vacation time

CEU benefits

Life and Disability insurance

401k with agency contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts available

Wellness activity discounts

Work-related travel reimbursement

Weekly clinical supervision to meet clinical licensing requirements

FT (37.5 hrs/wk) Clinician to

• Ability to use a computer-based information system.
• Proven ability to effectively engage clients, successfully advocate for clients and to work well with other professionals.
• MUST be licensed or license eligible as LMHC, LCSW or LICSW.
• Complete required client paperwork in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the overall success of the team of service providers working with clients and families referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
• Demonstrated strong communication skills.
• Comfortable providing home-based services.
• Must be able to pass a CORI background check.
• Grade C08 Clinician III Master's degree in social work, counseling or related field required.
• Current valid US-issued driver's license and ability to provide registered, inspected and insured automobile for work-related purposes including transporting clients in your own vehicle.
• Provide home-based family therapy to clients and families of diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Attend required client meetings.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, ability to work independently and ability to contribute to team objectives required.
• Clinical license - LMHC, LCSW or LICSW preferred.
• Follow CHL procedures and protocols.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings.
• Maintain client records.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in clinical setting working with children, adolescents and families with severe behavioral, social and emotional difficulties.
• Grade C12 Clinician IV Master's Degree and LICSW in the State of Massachusetts. Experience in the area of practice necessary.

Community Healthlink is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual preference, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

If applicable, Community Healthlink shall also abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability. These regulations require affirmative action by Community Healthlink to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

• Oversee group referrals, enrollment, transportation (liaison, group staff coverage, service delivery, health related protocols and notifications, monthly safety drills, EI teacher aides and other related duties.
• Responsible for the operation of the center-based group component of the Early Intervention Program. Provide strength-based, family centered services for children under the age of three who have developmental difficulties due to identified disabilities or delays, or if typical development is at risk due to certain birth or environmental circumstances. Support and encourage the family's use of and access to community-based resources that will continue to support the child's development. Provides and coordinates direct intervention services to children 0-3 and their families.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Maintain client and administrative record according to DPH and CHL-Lipton Early Intervention Policies and Standards.
• Carry out all responsibilities as an Early Intervention Specialist when needed.
• Report any group or building related problems to appropriate personnel.
• Perform other related duties.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and trainings as required or directed.
• Select developmental and educational toys, equipment and supplies for groups.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements
• Early Intervention services are provided both in-person and via Telehealth, and/or community based.
• Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
• Assign clients and Lipton EIP staff to groups.
• Develop and rotate age-appropriate curriculum for children birth to 3 years of age.
• Collaborate with local and state agencies as needed.
• Complies with established division and program policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Ensure all center-based program policies/protocols/guidelines are followed as described by the Department of Public Health/Early Intervention Operational Standards, CHL-Lipton Early Intervention Program, and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) when applicable.
• Implement group policies and guidelines.
• Coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual group tasks.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Adhere to all CHL's protocols, policies and procedures.
• Work as part of a team to contribute to the overall success of the program.

Speciality Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the common risk factors for developmental dysfunction including maternal substance abuse, poor nutrition, environmental risk factors, cognitive delays in parents, prematurity and poor birth weight.
• Demonstrates the ability to support positive child and family development
• Demonstrates knowledge of typical infant/toddler development in five global domains personal-social, adaptive, motor communication and cognition.
• Respect diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and 767
• Develops appropriate functional intervention techniques for infants and toddlers with atypical development.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the importance of infant/toddler development theories and their implications for intervention.