Birth-3 Early Intervention Specialist – Impact & Growth

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Child Development Specialist to provide Early Childhood Intervention Services for infants and toddlers birth to 3 years and their families. The role includes referral processing, assessments, IFSP development, and ongoing service coordination across a team.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in social science or related field, experience with birth-to-three populations is preferred, and Texas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• The person must have well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills and be a team player with a desire to provide a high level of customer service.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and interact effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts telephone interviews to process referrals and schedule initial evaluations and initial IFSPs.
• Develops initial IFSPs with team members including the family.
• Schedules and reviews IFSPs every 6 months and annually.
• Provides Service Coordination to address child and family needs.
• Maintains accuracy of EIS Registry and complies with confidentiality policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science or related field

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking a Child Development Specialist to provide Early Childhood Intervention Services for infants and toddlers birth to 3 years and their families. The role includes referral processing, assessments, IFSP development, and ongoing service coordination across a team.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in social science or related field, experience with birth-to-three populations is preferred, and Texas driver’s license is required.