(1055) Early Intervention Specialist

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Round Rock (TX); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to work with infants, toddlers, and their families. The role delivers specialized skills training and case management within families’ daily routines, in-home, daycare, or community settings, with a hybrid in-person/telehealth model.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field, plus completion of required Texas certification training within the first

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, or related field with 9 hours in child development or early childhood development including 3 hours in early childhood development/education.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Certification training to be completed within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families and team members to evaluate needs, develop personalized plans, and track progress.
• Provide specialized skills training to help children develop functional skills.
• Offer case management to help families access services and advocacy.
• Use coaching strategies to empower families to lead their child’s development.
• Apply trauma-informed care principles to create a safe, supportive environment.

Skills

Spanish (fluency)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate and innovative Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) to join our team to work with infants, toddlers, and their families, empowering them to overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth in their child’s development.

As an EIS, you will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, that helps families with a child who has an identified disability and/or developmental delay by developing strategies within the families and child’s daily routine. You’ll deliver Specialized Skills Training and Case Management services to families in their natural environments, whether that’s at home, daycare, or community settings. Plus, you will be able to connect with families and provide support through a hybrid model of in-person and/or telehealth services.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with Families and Team Members: Work alongside families, doctors, other professionals and community partners to evaluate needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and track progress. You’ll help the whole family gain the needed tools to assist their child with meeting their full potential.
• Provide Specialized Skills Training: Support children as they develop functional skills through fun and engaging strategies that encourage growth and independence.
• Case Management: Help families access the resources they need, from services to advocacy, while ensuring they understand their rights and feel supported throughout the process.
• Use Creative Coaching Strategies: Implement the Coaching Model, which lets families take the lead in their child’s development, ensuring that interventions are personalized and integrated into everyday activities.
• Trauma-Informed Care: Approach every interaction with empathy and respect, using Trauma-Informed Care principles to create a safe and supportive environment for families.

Requirements of early intervention service provision come under the authority of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and are regulated by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. It is expected that certification training will be completed and approved within the first year of employment.

Location

Location: Burnet and Williamson Counties

• Round Rock, TX
• Georgetown, TX
• Marble Falls, TX
• Burnet County
• Williamson County

Differential Detail

• $1.00 – 2 years previous experience
• $0.75/hour bilingual
• Up to $4.00/hour tenure with BTCS
• $1.00 – Advanced Licensure

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Family Studies, Child Development or other related major which includes a minimum of 9 hours semester course credit relevant to child development and/or early childhood intervention including 3 hours of semester course credit in early childhood development or early childhood special education.

• Must have valid Texas driver’s license and maintain approved driving record throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish.
• Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical development in children birth to three years old.
• Comprehensive knowledge of childhood conditions relates to the provision of early intervention services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of team and family dynamics.
• Ability to contribute as a leader and facilitator on teams which include parents, caregivers, and other professional staff.
• Ability to perform under minimal supervision with considerable requirements for initiative, discretion, independent thought, judgment, and self-motivation in matters of significance to families as well as the agency.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, time management/organization skills, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to family-centered, activity-based early intervention practices.
• Ability to work sensitively with families from a variety of cultural orientations.

Hourly Salary Range: $22.22 – $28.97

Salary Amount $46,217.60 - $60,257.60/year Closing Date Open until filled