Early Intervention Service Provider (Special Ed Teacher/SLP/OT/PT/Social Worker) - Brewer

Servingschools; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

CDS Two Rivers site in Brewer, ME seeks experienced Early Intervention professionals to support infants and toddlers with developmental delays. These 40-hour yearly positions require local travel and home-based service delivery within Maine's Part C system.

Salary varies by licensure and years of experience, aligned with CDS pay scales. Final placement depends on credentials and experience. The role entails direct intervention, evaluation, and IFSP development across natural environments.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of infant and toddler development, family-centered practices, and early intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience with evaluating and developing IFSPs and family-centered outcomes.
• willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based intervention services in natural environments (homes, childcare, community locations).
• Delivers intervention using caregiver coaching and evidence-based practices.
• Evaluates and treats speech, language, feeding, and related concerns.
• Develops individualized intervention strategies based on child needs and family priorities.
• Monitors progress and adjusts strategies with caregiver feedback.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team for coordinated service delivery.
• Provides consultation and coaching to empower families to use communication-building strategies.

Skills

Infant/toddler development

Communication skills

Caregiver coaching

Multitasking

Travel to service areas

Education

State license for Therapists (Maine)

Maine DOE Teacher of Children with Disabilities/Pre-K (282B)

Job description

Early Intervention Service Provider

Our CDS Two Rivers site in Brewer is seeking experienced professionals in the Early Intervention field to help support Maine's expanded services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays. These are 40 hour per week, calendar year positions that will require local travel and home-based service delivery.

Salary

Varies based on professional licensure/certification and qualifying years of experience.

Early Intervention Service Provider positions are compensated according to the CDS salary scale associated with the applicant's professional credentials.

Applicable Pay Scales

• Teacher of Children with Disabilities: $50,981-$88,379


• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP): $55,765-$96,678


• Occupational Therapist (OT): $55,765-$96,678


• Physical Therapist (PT): $55,765-$96,678


• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): $55,765-$96,678


• Licensed Social Worker (LSW): $50,981-$88,379

Final salary placement will be determined by the applicable pay scale and the candidate's qualifying years of experience.

Summary Description

The Early Intervention Service Provider provides specialized early intervention services to infants, toddlers, and their families within Maine's Part C Early Intervention system. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide evidence-based developmental intervention, evaluation, assessment, consultation, and instruction designed to improve child and family outcomes within natural environments.

Primary Responsibilities – Early Intervention Services

Direct Intervention

• Provides evidence-based intervention services in accordance with each child's IFSP.


• Delivers intervention using caregiver coaching strategies and evidence-based early intervention practices.


• Provides services within children's natural environments, including homes, childcare settings, community locations, and other appropriate settings.


• Evaluates and treats speech, language, communication, feeding, and related developmental concerns within the scope of professional licensure.


• Develops individualized intervention strategies based on the child's strengths, developmental needs, and family priorities.


• Monitors child progress and modifies intervention strategies based on ongoing assessment and caregiver feedback.


• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, transdisciplinary service delivery.


• Provides consultation and coaching that empowers caregivers to incorporate communication-building strategies into daily routines.

Evaluation and Assessment

• Conducts evaluations and ongoing developmental assessments to determine eligibility and monitor progress.


• Establishes rapport with children and families during the evaluation process.


• Reviews developmental, educational, and medical information relevant to the child's communication development.


• Conducts observations within natural environments.


• Interviews caregivers to gather developmental history and identify family concerns and priorities.


• Selects and administers appropriate assessment tools consistent with professional standards.


• Documents evaluation findings and develops recommendations for the IFSP team.

IFSP Development

• Participates in the development, review, and revision of each child's IFSP.


• Assists the IFSP team in developing functional, family-centered outcomes based on assessment findings.


• Recommends appropriate intervention services, supports, frequency, and intensity.


• Reports evaluation findings and child progress to IFSP team members.

Documentation and Billing

• Completes required evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other documentation within established timelines.


• Maintains documentation necessary for MaineCare and third-party billing.


• Obtains required prescriptions and authorizations, as appropriate.


• Ensures documentation complies with CDS policies, IDEA Part C requirements, Chapter 101, licensure requirements, and applicable regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current State of Maine professional license required for Therapists


• Maine Department of Education Teacher of Children with Disabilities/Pre-K (282B) for Teachers


• Demonstrated knowledge of infant and toddler development, family-centered practices, and early intervention services.


• Successful criminal history, fingerprinting, and reference checks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of infant and toddler development, speech-language development, feeding/swallowing (when applicable), disabilities, family systems, and evidence-based early intervention practices.


• Ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with children, families, and community providers.


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance with required timelines.


• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.


• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in challenging situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Services provided in homes, community settings, early childhood programs, and CDS sites.


• Frequent travel within assigned region.


• Requires physical ability to engage in floor-based activities and child-centered instruction.

Veterans’ Preference

Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview.

For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.