Description Looking for a career that truly impacts young lives? If you’re passionate about supporting children with mental Health challenges, behavioral health challenges, emotional and social challenges, or autism, COMHAR invites you to join our team and make a difference every day.
Full-Time | Available In the Philadelphia, PA 19124 Area
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Salary:
$47,000.00-$50,000.00
Job Summary
COMHAR is seeking an experienced and dedicated MDE Supervisor to lead our Multidisciplinary Evaluation team. In this role, you will oversee the assessment process for infants and toddlers for early intervention services. The MDE Supervisor ensures high-quality evaluations, provides clinical oversight to evaluators, and supports families in accessing the services their children need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete 7-9 initial evaluations weekly, in addition to accompanying documentation. Documentation is completed within 24 hours of the completed evaluation.
- Responsible for assisting the MDE Coordinator in:
- Scheduling of evaluations
- Review of completed evaluation.
- Ensuring that evaluators and office staff are completing all required work in PELICAN (HCSIS) and Evolv systems in a timely manner.
- Adhere to the developed schedule of evaluations.
- Help to troubleshoot when there are problems with accessing children in PEIDS, PELICAN (HCSIS) or Evolv.
- Attending all Teaching and Learning Collaborative (TLC) and supervisor meetings.
- Attendance at county and state meetings/conferences that pertain to the early intervention system.
- Complete 24 training hours each fiscal year.
- Complete quarterly case reviews and verification to ensure the program is within compliance with all regulations and policies as they pertain to the initial evaluation program.
- Do observations of evaluations completed by Special Instructors conducting multi-disciplinary evaluations and determine conformance with county standards.
- Maintain ongoing knowledge of all aspects of Initial MDE program – billing, budget, personnel, documentation, early intervention system, training, etc.
- Ensure that all evaluations are entered into HCSIS within 24 hours. This includes auditing reports to ensure that vital information is imputed correctly.
- Ensure that all staff are up to date with Teaching and Learning Collaborative (TLC) training.
- Attending supervisor meetings and county updates, as applicable.
- Complete special projects relevant to the Children Services Department as directed by MDE Program Coordinator.
- Other duties reasonable and related to this position as directed by related supervisors.
Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to:
Full-time and Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance.
Requirements
MDE Supervisor Job Requirements:
- Master Level degree in in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education preferred.
- 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 driver’s license and vehicle preferred. Must be able to move about COMHAR service areas throughout the day to provide appropriate oversight and coordination and meet job duties as needed and required.
About COMHAR:
COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We 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.