Job Description

Mountain Lakes Services’ mission is to partner with people of all abilities to live their very best lives. Its vision is to be an inspirational model for advancing people’s journey through excellence, innovation, and connections.

Salary - $90,000-$110,000

Monday through Friday 8-4:30 with flexibility as needed

Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential? Are you a collaborative leader who is passionate about supporting children, families, and the professionals who serve them? If so, we'd love to meet you.

Mountain Lake Services is seeking an Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP) Director to lead our dynamic team of therapists and educators serving children from birth through preschool age. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our Early Childhood Intervention Program while making a lasting impact on children, families, and communities throughout the region.

What You'll Get to Do:

As the ECIP Director, you will provide leadership, oversight, and support for our Early Intervention and Preschool programs. Responsibilities include:

• Supervising and mentoring speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, special education teachers, and other providers
• Managing day-to-day program operations and workflow
• Overseeing program budgets, expenses, and grant opportunities
• Ensuring compliance with all Early Intervention and Preschool requirements
• Serving as the primary point of contact for families, school districts, county agencies, and other stakeholders
• Participating in IFSP and IEP meetings
• Monitoring documentation, evaluation processes, and billing activities
• Leading problem-solving efforts and continuous program improvement initiatives

Licensed Candidates May Also:

• Conduct evaluations and provide direct services within their professional discipline
• Prepare evaluation reports, progress reports, annual reviews, and required documentation
• Maintain a small clinical caseload while providing leadership to the program

Preferred Qualifications

• NYS licensed:
• Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Certified Special Education Teacher / Teacher of Speech & Hearing Handicapped

OR

• Bachelor's degree with significant leadership experience in early childhood, special education, healthcare, or a related field

Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in Early Intervention, pediatric clinical services, or early childhood education programs serving children ages birth to five
• Direct experience working with children with disabilities and their families
• At least 1 year of experience serving children under age 3 and their families

Located in Port Henry NY with travel throughout Essex County (mileage reimbursement provided)