CLINICAL TEAM SUPERVISOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for supervising a team of Health Professionals providing services to developmentally delayed/disabled children participating in the Early Intervention and/or Pre-K Programs. General supervision is received from a higher level administrator with leeway permitted for exercising independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Incumbent will also supervise all team contracts to ensure compliance. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Participates in multidisciplinary evaluation of clients;

Develops and implements appropriate treatment plans, dispenses corrective devices or systems and maintains treatment outcomes;

Performs ongoing assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of practices and modified services accordingly;

Prepares written reports including progress reports and discharge summaries and client caseload schedules;

Provides for the continuity of patient care by referring patients to appropriate community agencies or service providers;

Attends inter-disciplinary meetings and coordinates service plans with other care providers;

Participates in community outreach, education activities, and conducts in-service training to increase public awareness of speech and language issues, treatment options and prevention;

Participates in regional and local professional meetings and conferences to keep abreast of and coordinate health care developments and approaches;

Assists in planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating programs within the Division;

Supervises professional practice to ensure a high quality of professional service and maintenance of Department standards;

Plans and conducts formal educational programs for Division staff and the community;

Participates in surveys, studies and research in the field of public health;

Assists with the implementation of student programs;

Reviews and compiles appropriate records and reports;

Develops written policy and procedures in coordination with division head;

Assists with Performance Improvement data collection; implements changes in operational practices based on data collection results and plans established by the division/department.

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FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Thorough knowledge of the principles in the area of clinical licensure or certifications;

Good knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the Early Intervention and Pre-School Special Education programs;

Good knowledge of public health practices;

Good knowledge of county departments and local agencies related to public health; Good knowledge of the principles of supervision;

Ability to coordinate and develop service plans;

Ability to make appropriate referrals;

Ability to communicate with and educate patients and their families;

Ability to assess, evaluate and implement treatment needs in the area of clinical licensure or certification for children ages birth to five years;

Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate community educational programs including the development and delivery of presentations;

Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Ability to understand and empathize with the needs and concerns of others;

Ability to supervise a multidisciplinary team of professionals working together to improve developmental outcomes for children birth to five years of age;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of experience as a licensed professional Speech-Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Certified Special Education Teacher, a Public Health Nurse or Teacher of the Speech and Hearing-Impaired involving work with children ages birth to school age AND one (1) year experience in supervision or two (2) years experience in Team Leadership.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Licensure to practice as Speech-Language Pathologist and Teacher of the Speech and Hearing-Impaired in accordance with §159 of the NYS Education Law or certification as a Special Education Teacher, a Physical Therapist, an Occupational Therapist or a Public Health Nurse.

2. Possession of a valid New York State Driver's license.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.