Birth-to-Three Educator/Social Worker - Human Services

Chippewa County, WI; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chippewa County, WI is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to coordinate services for children birth to age 3 with developmental disabilities and support their families in the natural environment.

The role involves intake, assessment, family service planning, service coordination, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote timely, family-centered early intervention outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, preferably in a health or human service field.
• One year of supervised experience working with developmentally disabled children and their families.
• DPI EC-EEN license (808/809) or Social Work Certification required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Cell phone required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake and screen referrals to determine appropriateness for evaluations.
• Provide public awareness activities and maintain an informed referral network.
• Participate on a multi-disciplinary team as primary coach.
• Develop, record, and implement an individualized family service plan on child's needs assessment, in cooperation with the family and other professionals.
• Provide ongoing service coordination activities to eligible children and their families.
• Assist families in meeting their family-identified outcomes and navigating the early intervention system.

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, preferably in a health or human service field

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction EC-EEN licensing or Social Work Certification

Valid driver's license

Cell phone required

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The job duties of the Early Intervention Specialist include but are not limited to provide and coordinate early intervention services to children (age birth to 3) with a developmental disability, and their families; to provide special instruction, service coordination, parent education, supportive services, evaluation, information, and referral services; to act as a liaison between the family and the community. Services are provided in the child's natural environment and involve early detection of developmental disabilities and enhancing the family's ability to support their child's development; and to provide responsive, courteous, and efficient service to County residents and the general public.

Official Job Title

While this position may be advertised under a different title, the official job title assigned by Chippewa County is Early Intervention Specialist.

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 4:30 pm.

Interviews will be conducted on Monday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 10th, 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties described below are indicative of what the Early Intervention Specialist might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any county ordinances created for the position of Early Intervention Specialist. This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities and therefore other duties may be assigned:

Administrative Functions

• Provide intake and screen referrals to determine appropriateness for B-3 evaluations.
• Provide public awareness activities and maintain an informed referral network.
• Participate on a multi-disciplinary team that may include acting as "primary coach".
• Evaluate and assess children for eligibility through an interdisciplinary process.
• Develop, record, and implement an individualized family service plan on child's needs assessment, in cooperation with the family and other professionals.
• Provide ongoing service coordination activities to eligible children and their families.
• Assist families and caregivers in meeting their family identified outcomes and negotiating the early intervention system and community supports.
• Educate parents about child's disability, learning style, and parent/child rights.
• Consult and coordinate with medical and collaborating partners regarding case needs and plans.
• Maintain case records containing pertinent, accurate, and current information.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other records as required.
• Lead/participate in staffing on assigned cases.
• Provide information to planning committees and Human Services Board as assigned.
• Participate in in-service training and professional development seminars and/or workshops as directed.
• Develop and maintain the ability to problem-solve and to perform duties in an independent manner while exercising good judgment.
• Use discretion with clients; observe rules of confidentiality and maintain non-judgmental attitude.

Customers

• All prospective, current or past DHS consumers.

Team Members

• Any professional or paraprofessional we work with in the serving of consumers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, preferably in a health or human service field.
• One (1) year of supervised experience working with developmentally disabled children and their families.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Early Childhood – Exceptional Educational Needs (EC-EEN) – 808 (or 809) licensing or a Social Work Certification upon hire is required.
• A validdriver's license required.
• A cell phone is required.