What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor of Early Intervention position at The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh?
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At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.
Job Title: Supervisor of Early Intervention
Location: 1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Full Time, Onsite with flexibility for coverage and coordination
Responsibilities
The Supervisor of Early Intervention provides direct supervision, training, and professional support to assigned therapy staff to ensure safe, high-quality, family-centered, and evidence-based services. This role balances staff oversight with operational flow management and serves as the first line of clinical support and decision-making at the service level.
The Supervisor supports service delivery in natural environments, promotes caregiver coaching practices, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community partners to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and organizational priorities.
This position is structured to support approximately 80% administrative/supervisory responsibilities and 20% direct service delivery, ensuring clinical modeling, service continuity, and field-based support.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Master’s or Doctoral degree in:
Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy
Active professional licensure is required for candidates operating under the clinical pathway (OT, PT, SLP) in the state of Pennsylvania
Certification required by applicable national governing bodies (ASHA, NBCOT, FSBPT) where applicable
OR
Early Intervention (EI) Pathway
Benefits Summary
We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!
The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.
At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.
Job Title: Supervisor of Early Intervention
Location: 1405 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Full Time, Onsite with flexibility for coverage and coordination
Responsibilities
The Supervisor of Early Intervention provides direct supervision, training, and professional support to assigned therapy staff to ensure safe, high-quality, family-centered, and evidence-based services. This role balances staff oversight with operational flow management and serves as the first line of clinical support and decision-making at the service level.
The Supervisor supports service delivery in natural environments, promotes caregiver coaching practices, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community partners to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and organizational priorities.
This position is structured to support approximately 80% administrative/supervisory responsibilities and 20% direct service delivery, ensuring clinical modeling, service continuity, and field-based support.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Minimum of five years of experience in Early Intervention services is required
- Experience must include direct work with children and families in EI settings
- Prior experience in team leadership, mentoring, or supervision preferred
- Early Intervention experience is a required qualification and not interchangeable with general clinical experience.
Master’s or Doctoral degree in:
Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy
Active professional licensure is required for candidates operating under the clinical pathway (OT, PT, SLP) in the state of Pennsylvania
Certification required by applicable national governing bodies (ASHA, NBCOT, FSBPT) where applicable
OR
Early Intervention (EI) Pathway
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, or family studies;
- At least one (1) year of full-time or equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families, or completion of a supervised practicum
- Eligibility to supervise clinical students, fellows, or interns as defined by discipline-specific licensure boards or regulatory bodies
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including at least 15 credit hours in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, or family studies;
- AND at least one (1) year of full-time or equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families, with demonstrated applied knowledge
- Candidates qualifying under the Early Intervention (EI) pathway must meet applicable state requirements for service provision and supervision
Benefits Summary
We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
- Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
- Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
- 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
- Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
- Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development/CEU’s
- Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
- Credit Union
- Team Member Recognition Events
- Referral bonus
- CPR-employer paid
- Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!
The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.