Training Staff Preparedness Specialist

Overview Join a Team That Changes Lives For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer: Generous Paid Time OffComprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit PackagesEarned Wage Access/On-Demand PayPaid On-the-Job TrainingTuition ReimbursementCareer Advancement Opportunities and GrowthFlexible SchedulesRetirement Savings Plan Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today. Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Training Staff Preparedness Specialist collaborates with the Director of Professional Development, ELS, and Regional Managers to support Local Educational Agency (LEA) Representatives' professional learning and development ensuring compliance with PA Chapter 14 regulation, best practices, and high quality experiences for children and families entering preschool early intervention in the City of Philadelphia. The PDC utilizes best practices in the transfer of skills to staff and relies on modes of instruction and support rooted in a coaching and consultation model. The PDC supports the implementation of didactic LEA Representative training modules, administers pre- and post-tests to measure competency, attends Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to observe and support staff, and provides in-the-moment and post-hoc feedback, as well as supporting supervisors with crafting and implementing work improvement plans to ensure staff are meeting all preschool early intervention regulatory and best-practice requirements. Duties And Responsibilities Maintain working knowledge of LEA responsibilities, preschool early intervention regulations, and related entities including, but not limited to, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Chapter 14, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), Pennsylvania Training & Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), Parent Education Advocacy & Leadership (PEAL) Center, and Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) Provide ongoing, didactic, and community-based LEA Representative development activities and deliver coaching and counseling to ELS staff to maximize utilization and implementation of acquired learning and increase effectiveness including, but not limited to, procedural and/or process-related duties, quality and/or content-related tasks, and the appropriate delivery of servicesSet and maintain a schedule of direct observation of staff performance, both in preparation for and during Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, to provide in-the-moment or post-hoc feedback, and ensure compliance with EI standards and mandatesAttend Multi-Disciplinary Evaluations (MDE) and/or IEP meetings alongside preschool early intervention teams to ensure procedural compliance per Chapter 14 and the implementation of best-practice standardsUtilize a data-driven, collaborative problem-solving approach to intervention to target specific areas of need, including individual, regional, or departmental support; and provide data-proven feedback to ELS administration regarding recommendations for improved program performanceImplement didactic LEA Representative training modules, attend IEP meetings to observe and support staff, provide in-the-moment and post-hoc feedback, and support supervisors with crafting and implementing work plans to ensure staff are meeting all preschool early intervention regulatory and best-practice requirementsRespond to requests for consultation and provide support, guidance, and clarity on general and specific areas of need regarding preschool early intervention regulations and best practices; and maintain and analyze for trends a log of inquiries to inform, develop, and deliver ongoing EI practice improvementsProvide monthly drop-in consultation sessions for LEA representatives on regulations and best practices; and provide relevant OCDEL updates and bulletins to inform the workIn collaboration with supervisors, create professional development plans and/or individualized goals for EI staff when necessary to ensure follow through with all regulatory and best practice-related requirementsModel effective methods of ensuring regulatory compliance and organization and caseload monitoring activities for staffAudit paperwork as it relates to regulatory compliance, and provide staff with feedback, items for corrective action, and identify patterns to inform the development and delivery of additional related trainingLead and/or participate in training development and delivery for staff across curriculum-based preschool early intervention topicsMaintain documentation of staff performance, including strengths, needs and concerns; make recommendations regarding continuance of employment, probationary status, and /or promotionLead and/or participate in staff meetings and/or collaborations designed to enhance staff knowledge across preschool early intervention topicsPerform other duties as assigned IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Professional Development, Early Learning Services DIRECT REPORTS: N/A CONTACTS: Elwyn staff, contractors, provider agency staff, PaTTAN, OCDEL, and other state-wide entities, community-based program staff, and other community representatives Education/Experience/Skills Requirements Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience in Education/Special Education; Master's preferredCurrent PDE Teacher's Certification; Special Education, preferredKnowledge of IDEA, and Preschool Early Intervention regulations including: PA Chapter 14 regulations, and Part BFour (4) years' experience with delivering training and professional development to special education providers and staff in the areas of LEA responsibilities and best-practiceThree (3) years' providing coaching and consultation to professionals in acquiring necessary job-related skills and providing in-the-moment and post-hoc feedback to staff regarding performanceDemonstrated ability to create professional development plans and/or assist in the development of individual goals for staff based on direct observation of performanceExperience using online training delivery systems, virtual meeting systems, and registration toolsNon-profit human service experience highly preferredDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, prioritiesDemonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervisionDemonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actionsMust be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocolsMust possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience preferredExperience with electronic records systems; PELICAN, Sprout preferredMust have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record Equal Opportunity Employer Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ADArequest@elwyn.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal