Inclusion Specialist

Position Title: INCLUSION INTERVENTIONIST

Classification: Exempt

Dept./Program: Developmental Health & Inclusion / School Readiness (SR) and Non School Readiness

Reports to: Director of Developmental Health & Inclusion

Position Update Date: July 2024

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Serves as frontline of contact for child care providers through the use of the Warm Line

2.Collaborates with appropriate ELC of Duval staff to ensure children are identified and receive appropriate referrals when needed.

3.Provides in classroom technical assistance to classroom teachers.

4.Identifies training needs of the community and implements strategies to meet needs.

5.Provides community awareness through training regarding strategies, curriculum, and environmental adaptations that allow a child to derive maximum benefit from the child care experience.

6.Plans, develops and conducts training, classes, workshops or learning events for early care and education practitioners.

7.Prepares and delivers presentations about inclusion, including the ADA, benefits of inclusion for all children and how to create inclusive environments at community visibility events.

8.Networks, collaborates and coordinates with other agencies, organizations and programs engaged in related inclusion activities.

9.Represents ELC of Duval in various meetings, networking groups, trainings and/or events as it relates to Inclusion Documents all communication and support using phone logs and/or provider journals.

10.Develops and maintains documentation for ELC board or other required reports.

11.Provides records and reports to the State Inclusion Coordinator.

12.Serves as a resource to child care providers to encourage them to provide Inclusion services at their child care centers.

13.Serves as a gatekeeper or clearinghouse of Inclusion/Special Needs resources for child care providers and ELC of Duval staff and partners.

14.Oversees and organizes Inclusion publications, brochures and reports of ELC of Duval.

15.Demonstrates exemplary customer service, networking and interpersonal skills.

16.Keeps informed of current trends and new professional techniques through participating in professional workshops, conferences and seminars and by reading professional journals and publications.

17.Maintains a high level of professionalism and supports the success of the mission and vision of the coalition.

18.Obtains Intake information to open inclusion cases by completing forms, contact logs and tracking spreadsheets.

19.Obtains inclusion forms and paperwork to review, organize and process to start inclusion process.

20.Sends referrals to referral agencies as needed and continue to establish and maintain relationships with service providers.

21.Create and send Supplemental Support to parent and provider when needed

22. Follow up with parent and/ or provider and establish better relationships with them so they are more likely to contact the Inclusion Warm Line for support for any concerns in the future

23.Consistently follow up and obtain up to date and accurate inclusion cases

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Performs work requiring advanced knowledge and education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to providers and training participants exercising discretion and judgment
• Ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities, and use time management skills
• Ability to solve problems and seek clarification when needed
• Proficiency on computer hardware and software programs used by ELC of Duval
• Self-starter and proactive approach in resolving problems and issues
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service, networking and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Sociology, Social Work or related field required
• Ability to design classroom accommodations/adaptations for children with disabilities, challenging behaviors and special health care needs
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience in designing and implementing training activities and materials relating tochildren with special needs

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Understands the core values of the Coalition and incorporates them on a regular basis
• Works as a team member demonstrating flexibility, assisting other programs/departments/agencies and lending support as needed and requested
• Understands the ebbs and flows of work and manages accordingly
• Functions within the policies and administrative procedures of the Coalition
• Ensures the quality (neat, accurate, and thorough) and quantity (amount of work during a given amount of time) of work meets expectations necessary to fulfill the Coalition’s mission
• Demonstrates dependability and drive in completing work assignment without close supervision
• Understands the importance of confidentiality regarding program quality support activities, and is always cognizant of this when speaking to others in the community
• Works independently, and exercises professional competency, balanced temperament, composure, discipline, and maturity
• Maintains flexibility to manage multiple tasks while meeting critical timelines
• Local and regional travel; occasional out of region travel

SCHEDULE

• Schedule could be flexible upon request
• 40 hour work week / 11 month position

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Primarily works in an remote setting.
• •Travel required for networking meetings, site visits, training and visibility events.
• •Some nights and weekends for trainings and special events.
• •Able to lift up to 30 lbs.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license
• Auto Insurance verification
• OTHER REQUIRED DUTIES
• There will also be other duties as the Coalition sees fit to help with the overall mission