(1875) Early Intervention Specialist

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 30,610 - 44,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0.75/hr for bilingual skills

$200 monthly service delivery incentives

Job summary

A community service organization in Burnet, Texas, seeks an Early Intervention Specialist to support families with children who have developmental delays. The role involves creating personalized treatment plans, providing specialized training, and aiding families in accessing resources. Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor's degree and a Texas driver's license. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse family dynamics are crucial. A dynamic team dedicated to improving health and independence awaits you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field.
• Texas driver's license with an approved driving record.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families and team members to evaluate needs.
• Provide specialized skills training to children.
• Help families access necessary resources and support.
• Implement the Coaching Model for child development.
• Use Trauma-Informed Care principles in interactions.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Knowledge of child development

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Join Our Team as an Early Intervention Specialist! Are you passionate about making a real impact on the lives of families? Do you thrive in a dynamic, creative and changing environment?

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.

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.
• 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.

The 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: Blanco, Burnet and Llano, TX

Hourly Salary Range: $22.22 – $31.97

Differential Detail

• $0.75/hr bilingual
• $1.00/hr Master’s degree
• Up to $4.00/hour tenure with BTCS
• Up to $2.00/hour previous community center experience in a similar position
• $1.00/hr – Master’s degree in Human Services
• $1.00/hour – Advanced Licensure
• Has potential to earn $200 service delivery incentives monthly

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

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.