Early Intervention Associate - Chittenden County

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services Inc; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Educational support

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Parent Child Center of Northwestern Counseling & Support Services seeks individuals with experience working with families and a desire to work in early childhood. The Early Intervention Associate models, coaches, and supports a child’s caregivers to use strategies identified in the child’s One Plan to help the child develop and learn.

Duties include providing family support, parent education, and service coordination to address child and family goals in homes, childcare settings, as well as

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development birth to three
• Knowledge of developmental delays and children with medical/genetic disorders
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Reliable internet connection at home and a valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle for transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide family support, parent education, and service coordination to address child and family goals in homes, childcare settings, and team environments
• Provide telehealth services to children and families

Skills

Child development knowledge

Developmental delays knowledge

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Reliable internet at home

Valid driver’s license & vehicle

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

The Parent Child Center of Northwestern Counseling & Support Services seeks individuals with experience working with families and a desire to work in early childhood. Early Intervention is a special education service for infants and toddlers with developmental delay(s), or medical/genetic conditions that place them at risk of developmental delay(s). The Early Intervention Associate models, coaches, and supports a child’s caregivers to use strategies identified in the child’s One Plan to help the child develop and learn. The Early Intervention Associate coordinates services and/or provides specialized instruction that caregivers can implement into the child’s daily routines to improve the child’s functional skills.Duties include:Providing family support, parent education, and service coordination to address child and family goals in homes, childcare settings, as well as team environments.Provision of telehealth services to children and families.Ideal applicants will have:Knowledge of child development birth to three; knowledge of developmental delays and children with medical/genetic disorders.Previous experience in Early Intervention, early child development, childcare, and/or human services & social work.Knowledge of Children's Integrated Services (CIS) and the early childhood system of care for infants, toddlers, and their families.Training in screening and assessment tools.Excellent communication and organizational skills; reliable internet connection at home; and a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle for transportation.At NCSS, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes perks such as medical and dental coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan, and educational support. Additionally, for those who qualify, this position provides an opportunity for $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon the successful completion of your 6-month introductory period. We invite you to become a valued member of our team at NCSS, a 2025 Best Places to Work in Vermont!EOEHiring rate is based on experience, education, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with NCSS policy and applicable laws.Associate’s Degree; or equivalent combination of related education, training and experience such as relevant certificate from college or technical school.