MDE Supervisor

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MDE Supervisor to join our team at Comhar Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development of developmental opportunities and improving outcomes for infants and toddlers, as well as ensuring compliance with early intervention service policy issues, practices, programs, and procedures.

• Complete 7-9 initial evaluations weekly, accompanied by documentation, and ensure timely completion of accompanying documentation within 24 hours.
• Assist the MDE Coordinator in scheduling evaluations, reviewing completed evaluations, and ensuring that evaluators and office staff complete all required work in PELICAN (HCSIS) and Evolv systems in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the developed schedule of evaluations and troubleshoot issues with accessing children in PEIDS, PELICAN (HCSIS), or Evolv.
• Attend all Teaching and Learning Collaborative (TLC) and supervisor meetings, as well as county and state meetings/conferences related to the early intervention system.
• Complete 24 training hours each fiscal year and conduct quarterly case reviews and verification to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Perform observations of evaluations completed by Special Instructors and determine conformance with county standards.
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of all aspects of the Initial MDE program, including billing, budget, personnel, documentation, early intervention system, training, and more.
• Ensure timely entry of evaluations into HCSIS and audit reports to ensure accurate information.
• Ensure all staff are up-to-date with TLC training and attend supervisor meetings and county updates as applicable.
• Complete special projects as directed by the MDE Program Coordinator and perform other duties related to this position as directed by supervisors.

• Provide administrative assistance to the MDE team workers throughout the fiscal year.
• Attend professional development training, workshops, and educational seminars.
• Research and distribute information to agencies regarding best practices, innovative service models, and other information related to early intervention services.
• Participate in regular staff meetings to ensure well-coordinated and effective delivery of services to meet program goals and objectives.
• Support the hiring process of MDE Evaluators, including reference checks, verification of credentials, and communication with candidates and staff.
• Support ongoing assurance of properly credentialed staff.

• Master's degree in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, or special education.
• 2 years' experience working directly with children ages birth to three who may or may not have disabilities and their families.
• Significant demonstrated supervisory experience or skills.
• Valid Criminal FBI, PA State Criminal, and PA Child Abuse clearances.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug-free workplace. Comhar Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state, or local law.