Early Childhood Intervention Director

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)
Develop your skills in an environment rich with training opportunities and career advancement.
Employees matter! Benefits include:

Paid Time Off (a heavy focus on work life balance)
Sign On Bonus
Pay on Demand
Health, Dental, Vision, Agency funded Life Insurance at 4x annual salary
Agency Paid Retirement
Educational Assistance
Eligible Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Opportunities for advancement and training
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Mentorship program