Team Lead | Early Intervention

Join Benchmark Human Services as a Team Lead! Our Birth to Three early intervention program is hiring one of the following licensed professionals- DT, OT, PT, SLP, LCSW, or BCBA, who has experience with supervision, training, and supporting direct service providers, to be a Team Lead.

Benchmark's Birth to Three program helps babies and toddlers with disabilities or delays learn new skills that typically develop during the first three years of life including physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and communication skills. Our providers conduct evaluations and assessments, participate in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) development and implementation, monitor outcomes as a member of the team, and provide EI supports to families for the benefit of the child.

Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE - those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country.

Licensures that qualify: Developmental Therapist (DT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT), Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Benefits:

• $5,000 sign on bonus
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Life Insurance & short term disability
• Profit Sharing
• Employee discounts with various vendors
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CEU's

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual supervision, training, and support to direct service providers within a designated service area in support of best practices for early intervention.
• Carry a caseload providing services for families enrolled in Benchmark's Birth to Three Program.
• Comply with all Federal and State regulations, including those outlined in the Connecticut Birth to Three Program Regulations.
• Develop rapport with children, families, and team members to promote a positive learning environment.
• Maintain consistent communication with team members and support staff in implementing best practices.
• Utilize coaching as a style of interaction and foster collaborative practices among team members.
• Foster harmonious working relationships with and amongst team members.
• Provide research-based strategies and literature to support families and team members.
• Assist in training new staff by offering opportunities for shadowing and scheduling observation opportunities with other team members.
• Coordinate and facilitate twice-monthly team meetings.
• Produce team meeting agenda prior to each meeting, and track cases discussed.
• Disseminate information to team regarding policy updates and programmatic needs.
• Provide individual supervision on a regular basis to review cases, productivity, and support learning needs.
• Conduct observations of interventionists; assist with reviewing IFSP and related documents for all new team members; provide periodic review of existing team members to ensure quality practice.
• Collaborate with leadership team to complete Compliance initiatives and complete follow up activities with team members.
• Conduct annual reviews of team members in collaboration with Assistant Directors.
• Participate in Birth to Three sponsored trainings, meetings and learning opportunities as appropriate.
• Work with little direct supervision, be organized, and meet timelines to accomplish tasks.
• Work in equal conjunction with fellow Team Leaders to perform the duties of the position and strive for consistency within Benchmark's entire catchment area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Licensed as either a Developmental Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
• Experience working with children in early intervention
• One or more years of management experience preferred
• Must be certified as Connecticut Birth to Three Service Coordinator once hired
• Demonstrate a commitment to Natural Learning Environment Practices and Primary Service Provider approach.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license.