Resource Coordinator

About the role

The SoonerStart program is specifically tailored to cater to families with infants or toddlers who have developmental delays. As mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the program aims to supplement and provide necessary resources to aid families in augmenting their child's learning and development through routine learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and supervise the implementation of early intervention services for eligible infants, toddlers, and their families.
• Design, execute, and manage intervention services for infants and toddlers (aged 0-2) with disabilities and their families in accordance with the Oklahoma Early Intervention Act and IDEA guidelines, through the SoonerStart Division of the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Monitor and provide follow-up activities to ensure that early intervention services are implemented and adequately address the needs of the child and family.
• Document the child and family's early intervention services and compliance with program timelines according to IDEA, Part C regulations, by keeping accurate case records.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude at all times; ability to build and maintain positive work relationships; demonstrate integrity and ethical conduct in all aspects of your work; ability to display a high level of professionalism in communication, behavior, and appearance; ability to accept constructive feedback to increase performance.
• Identify and address the evolving needs and challenges of the education landscape; apply creativity, resourcefulness, and forward-thinking in finding solutions to complex problems and driving positive change in the field of education.
• Ensure our resources are utilized effectively, and our operations are streamlined; optimize our processes, eliminate redundancies, and leverage technology to enhance productivity and performance; proactively identify opportunities for efficiency gains and implement best practices.
• Provide outstanding assistance that exceeds expectations, create positive experiences and build relationships based on trust and satisfaction; maintain a positive and helpful attitude using the appropriate language, tone, and behavior to reflect the agency in a way that leaves a favorable impression.

Requirements

• Current trends, best practices, and research in child development and IDEA.
• Collaboration & Collaboration: Works closely with families primarily in their homes to assess the need for medical, educational, developmental, social, and other related services; connects families with available community resources and support systems.
• Knowledge & Expertise: Current trends, best practices, and research in child development and IDEA.
• Planning and directing activities: Design, execute, and manage intervention services for infants and toddlers (aged 0-2) with disabilities and their families in accordance with the Oklahoma Early Intervention Act and IDEA guidelines, through the SoonerStart Division of the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Developing & implementing solutions: Monitor and provide follow-up activities to ensure that early intervention services are implemented and adequately address the needs of the child and family.
• Compliance: Documents the child and family's early intervention services and compliance with program timelines according to IDEA, Part C regulations, by keeping accurate case records.
• Professional Demeanor: Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude at all times; ability to build and maintain positive work relationships; demonstrate integrity and ethical conduct in all aspects of your work; ability to display a high level of professionalism in communication, behavior, and appearance; ability to accept constructive feedback to increase performance.
• Innovation: Ability to identify and address the evolving needs and challenges of the education landscape; ability to think critically, explore new ideas, and embrace innovative approaches to improve educational outcomes for all students; apply creativity, resourcefulness, and forward-thinking in finding solutions to complex problems and driving positive change in the field of education.
• Efficiency: Ensure our resources are utilized effectively, and our operations are streamlined; optimize our processes, eliminate redundancies, and leverage technology to enhance productivity and performance; proactively identify opportunities for efficiency gains and implement best practices.
• Superior Customer Service: Willingness to go above and beyond to provide outstanding assistance that exceeds expectations, ability to create positive experiences and build relationships based on trust and satisfaction; maintain a positive and helpful attitude using the appropriate language, tone, and behavior to reflect the agency in a way that leaves a favorable impression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in special education, early childhood education, family relations, psychology, sociology, nursing, or a closely related field OR
• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in programs serving youth and families may substitute for the specific degree requirements [official transcripts required upon hire].

Skills

• Knowledge of technology and ability to use it to maximize efficiency and services.
• Effective Communication: ability to clearly and concisely express ideas, while also listening actively to others and demonstrating understanding.
• Take a proactive approach and work independently: be resourceful and self-motivated, prioritize work effectively by managing your time well, anticipating challenges, developing creative solutions, paying close attention to detail, and taking ownership of your work.
• Collaborate as a team player: ability to work effectively with others towards a common goal. Including being openminded, respectful, and responsive to others’ ideas and perspectives; sharing knowledge and experience while being committed to achieving the teams’ objectives and understanding the importance of working collaboratively to achieve success.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills: ability to analyze complex situations, identify key issues, patterns, connections and develop effective logical solutions; ability to think critically, anticipate potential problems and develop innovative solutions to address them.
• Ability to function well in an, at times, stressful, fast paced and deadline driven environment: ability to work under pressure and in situations where time is limited whilst remaining calm and focused, prioritizing tasks and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders: ability to identify opportunities for collaboration, leverage resources effectively, and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes; possess strong interpersonal skills in order to resolve conflicts and manage difficult conversations in a constructive and professional manner.

Benefits

• Generous Benefits Allowance: Up to $21,934.08 annually, tailored to family size, for purchasing benefits.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Choose from a variety of insurance plans with no pre-existing conditions, exclusions, or limitations.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Manage healthcare expenses and/or dependent care with ease.
• Full Participation in TRS: Enjoy employer-covered contributions (7.5% of annual salary) for Teacher’s Retirement System participation.
• Paid Holidays: Benefit from 11 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Discounts: Access discounts with various companies and vendors.
• Longevity Bonus: Earn a bonus after completing two years of service, with bonuses continuing annually thereafter.
• Compensatory Time: FLSA Exempt and Nonexempt employees receive compensatory time.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support and resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

$53,000

Schedule

Full time