Early Childhood Educator/Service Coordinator

The Groden Network "Your Autism Experts"; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization specializing in autism support is seeking an Early Childhood Educator/Service Coordinator to provide vital Early Intervention services. The role includes working with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized service plans and ensure effective transitions to educational services. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company paid 80% of health care

100% dental company paid

Vision insurance

401K match

Free Long term disability insurance

Free Life insurance

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for paid CEUs

Cell phone stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Generous earned time off, in addition to 12 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education as an Early Childhood teacher or Special Education Teacher.
• Experience with behavior disorders, autism, or other developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provision of Early Intervention services for infants and toddlers.
• Participation in development of individual service plans.
• Conduct assessments of developmental functioning and transition coordination.

Skills

Behavioral procedures

Program development

Family coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant field

Job description

Excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with developmental disabilities and autism!!

Job Title: Early Childhood Educator/Service Coordinator

Sign-On Bonus-$1500.00

Position Description

Coordination and provision of Early Intervention services for infants and toddlers including: working with children and families at home and in community settings; coordination of services identified in the service plan; provision and documentation of services; and participation in EIP (Early Intervention Program) team meetings and training sessions. The service coordinator participates in multidisciplinary eligibility assessments for children, age birth-to-three, conducts assessments of developmental functioning, participates in the development of individual service plans for the child and family, and coordinates the child's transition to the local education agency at age three.

Education, Experience And Special Skills

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program and certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education as an Early Childhood teacher or Special Education Teacher, or certification or licensure in a relevant field, e.g. occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, nursing, etc.

Able to provide services that are billable to insurance companies and Medicaid for services provided at the level of a “Qualified Professional” as defined in the Rhode Island EI regulations.

Experience working with young children with behavior disorders, autism or other developmental disabilities preferred. We welcome candidates with early childhood or home visiting experience.

Knowledge of behavioral procedures and experience in developing and implementing programs designed to ameliorate identified behavior challenges.

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package!!!

• Company paid 80% of health care
• 100% of dental (Individual) company paid
• Vision insurance
• 401K match
• Free Long term disability insurance
• Free Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for paid CEUs
• Cell phone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement
• Generous earned time off, in addition to 12 paid holidays
  
  

Advancement Opportunities

• Extensive new employee orientation
• Ongoing “in-house” training in a wide array of topic areas
• Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
• First Aid/CPR Training