Developmental Screening Coordinator

Bright Beginnings provides services in Cuyahoga County and across the State of Ohio that support families in helping their children grow, learn, and develop to their fullest potential.  Last year  Bright Beginnings served over 60,000 Ohio families! 

Core values include:  

• Supporting families.


• Promoting early action.


• Respecting and valuing equity.


• Working collaboratively and building capacity.


• Using evidence-based strategies and measuring results.


• Ethics, integrity, and professionalism.  

Interested applicants may learn more about Bright Beginnings at:  https://www.escneo.org/BrightBeginnings.aspxeginnings

The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (ESCNEO) is Bright Beginnings' fiscal agent and contracts with all Bright Beginnings staff.  Staff are key to meeting Bright Beginnings' mission and are provided market-competitive salaries based on experience and excellent benefits that exceed industry averages. Benefits details are located at (https://www.escneo.org/Benefits1.aspx) and include:  

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision); 


• Paid time off for vacation and a generous holiday schedule; 


• School Employee Retirement System (https://www.ohsers.org/); 


• Life insurance; 


• Access to a comprehensive employee assistance program.

The ESCNEO with Bright Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise.  No one will be discriminated against on the basis of color, age, origin, race, gender, religion, marital status, military service, or disability.  

The ESCNEO operates within Ohio only, and applicants must be Ohio residents at the time of employment.  

Summary

The Developmental Screening Coordinator provides and coordinates the Developmental Screening Program as part of the Help Me Grow system of supports available to families across Ohio. They provide direct services and supervise staff that process referrals for the program, conduct screening follow-up calls, connect families to services and resources needed, and enter data into applicable data systems. Creates program partner accounts for providers in the Sparkler application and assists with troubleshooting user issues and questions within the Sparkler Play for Parenting app and dashboard. Pulls data for assisting with generating reports and conducts quality assurance activities. 

Experience Requirements (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities) required include:

1. Minimum of three years of experience working with families and young children.

2. Prior experience administering Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), including interpreting results and determining next steps based on results.

3. Minimum of one year supervisory experience required, two or more years preferred.

4. Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., word processing, electronic spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software), email applications, and internet usage.

5. Ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail and good follow-up skills.  Must be self-motivated, proactive, and solution-focused.

6. Ability to adhere to standards of confidentiality and professional boundaries.

7. Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments.

8. Team building skills; organizational and staff development skills.

9.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.

10. Ability to resolve moderately complex problems.

11. Ability to work independently with general direction.

Education/License Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Health and Human Services, Social Services, or
a related field.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and appropriate insurance coverage.