Under Administrative Direction

• Implement, and support policies and procedures that align with federal Part C requirements and Ohio’s responsibilities as the lead agency.
• Assist in maintaining grant agreements (EISC Grants, DCP Grants, COG Grants, and other required contracts as well as ensure coordination efforts across child-serving systems).
• Participate in the implementation of statewide initiatives that aim to strengthen provider networks, improve access to services, and promote equitable service delivery.
• Monitor program activities to ensure alignment with rules, written guidance, and procedures. Provide TA, training, and guidance to ensure ongoing compliance. Support communication and coordination with local programs (EISC and CBDD), providers, COGS, and stakeholders to promote consistent statewide implementation of Early Intervention (EI) Rules and Regulations.
• Assist in assessing and identifying provider capacity and implementing strategies to ensure timely access to Early Intervention services for families.
• Provide frequent targeted technical assistance to local Early Intervention (EI) agencies, service coordinators, county boards of developmental disabilities (CBDDs), Councils of Governments (COGs), and EI providers on compliance, service delivery, and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), with a focus on Ohio’s system of payment and related rules and regulations. Collaborate closely with EI Program Consultants and Monitoring Consultants as part of an integrated statewide technical assistance team to ensure consistent interpretation of requirements, fidelity of implementation, and equitable access to high-quality EI services. This role requires regular travel to deliver on-site technical assistance, including observations of team meetings, joint visits, and modeling of best practices to support the IFSP and team-based service delivery process. Regional staff are critical to identifying local and systemic needs, strengthening provider capacity, and promoting statewide consistency in service quality, compliance, and outcomes for children and families.
• Use data analysis and feedback from local programs to identify service gaps and assist with developing a plan to address the needs.
• Collaborate with DCY teams, contracted providers, and community partners to support coordinated service delivery and address access challenges.
• Monitor, track and document provider activities related to service delivery capacity, recruitment, and retention.
• Contribute to the development and distribution and implementation of training, training materials, guidance documents, and communication tools for use by providers and families.
• Respond to questions and provide clarification on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Track professional development participation and compliance among contracted EI providers to support a qualified workforce.
• Assist in the implementation of training and technical assistance plans in coordination with internal teams and contracted vendors.
• Promote and support local continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Provides ongoing support to the EI Program Consultant team and serves as backup when needed, helping to maintain consistent technical assistance, communication, and collaboration within the Early Intervention system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Possession of Developmental Specialist Certification issued pursuant to rule 5123-10-05 & 3 or more years of experience delivering special instruction to eligible families, infants, & toddlers under IDEA Part C.

• Or Possession of Developmental Specialist Certification or Early Intervention Supervisor Certification issued pursuant to rule 5123:2-5-05 as it existed on June 30, 2021. 3 or more years of experience delivering special instruction to eligible families, infants, & toddlers under IDEA Part C.
• Or possession of Five-Year Early Intervention Service Coordinator Credential issued pursuant to rule 5123-10-04. 3 or more years of experience delivering Part C service coordination services to eligible families, infants, & toddlers under IDEA Part C.
• Or possession of Five-Year Early Intervention Service Coordinator Supervisor Credential issued pursuant to rule 5123-10-04. 3 or more years of experience delivering Part C service coordination services to eligible families, infants, & toddlers under IDEA Part C.
• Or possession of a current Ohio license & 3 or more years of experience delivering early intervention services to eligible families, infants & toddlers & meet qualified personnel standards pursuant to rule 5123-10, Appendix B.
  
  

Job Skills: Education

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information

Sydney Flora

Unposting Date

Jun 9, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$33.45-$46.79

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Education

Technical Skills

Human Services

Professional Skills

Adaptability

Agency Overview

About us:

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!

To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at  Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Status of posted positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to DCY.HumanResources@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.