AZ Early Intervention Developmental Specialist

Rise Family; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

RISE Pediatric Therapies is seeking an Early Intervention Developmental Specialist to join our AzEIP program as an independent contractor in the Tucson area. The role supports children birth to three with developmental needs, working with a multidisciplinary team in homes and community settings.

The position starts part-time with potential to grow to full-time hours. Applicants must meet AzEIP standards, be willing to travel, and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement, or Family Studies.
• Completion of the AzEIP Standards of Practice and Early Interventionists within three years of employment; knowledge of Core Team Model and AzEIP policies.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to attend meetings and trainings.
• Must complete a successful background check and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations, assessments, planning, and ongoing services with the child and family.
• Collaborate with Core Team including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists and Developmental Specialists.
• Provide services in natural environments (home, daycare, park, etc.) aligned with family routines.
• Maintain flexibility to accommodate evenings or weekends as needed for service delivery.

Skills

AzEIP Experience

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Background Check Ready

Travel Willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Tucson Campbell - Tucson, AZ, Position Type: Contractor, Education Level: Bachelors Degree in Related Field, Salary Range: $35.75 - $43.50Hourly, Travel Percentage: Limited or Occasional, Job Shift: Days, Job Category: Professional Services, RISE Pediatric Therapies is a growing organization that provides support to families of children birth to three years of age with disabilities or special developmental needs, helping them to build on their child's strengths, and to enhance and promote the child's growth, development and learning skills in their natural environment.

We are seeking Early Intervention Developmental Specialist to hire as independent contractors! We currently have several contractor openings to hire Developmental Specialists for our AzEIP Program to be a part of the EI Core Team that will be working with clients in the Phoenix area. The Core Team is composed of the following disciplines: Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, and Developmental Specialists. The Arizona Early Intervention Program provides support to families of children birth to three years of age with disabilities or special developmental needs, assisting them on learning developmental skills such as gross motor, fine motor, language, and facilitate engagement in activities, routines and events of everyday life. This role will be working with clients in the Vail area, particularly in the 85747 and 85641 zip codes. It will start as part time hours with the likelihood of increasing to full time hours.

• Developmental Specialists will work as part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team in order to provide evaluations, assessments, planning, and on going services in collaborations with the child's family and other community representatives
• Demonstrate knowledge in AzEIP and DDD policies and Professionalism, Child Development, Family Professional Partnerships, Teaming, Assessment and Evaluation, Planning and Intervention
• Developmental Specialist participate in one-on-one sessions
• Supports and services are conducted in a natural environment (typically home, daycare, park, etc.) in context of the family's typical routines and activities so that information is meaningful and directly relevant to supporting the child
• Flexible schedule, willing to work evenings or weekends, as needed for service provision to families

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement, or Family Studies
• Completion of the AzEIP Standards of Practice and Early Interventionists within three (3) years of employment, demonstrate knowledge of Core Team Model, AzEIP Policies and Procedures
• Pediatric experience a plus
• Travel to attend meetings/trainings
• Must be able to complete a successful background check and obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

RISE Early Intervention offers competitive pay depending on experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

• (a) Dedicated fax [phone]
• (b) Dedicated email [e-mail] DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
• (c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
• (d) Dedicated phone [phone] Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.