Early Intervention Specialist

Burke; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer match 401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Burke is seeking a compassionate Early Intervention Specialist to join our ECI team in Lufkin, TX. This role provides case management and developmental intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities in the child’s natural environment.

You will coach families, conduct evaluations, and develop individualized treatment plans while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating with professionals. Travel across the service area is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 ECI-related semester hours, including 3 hours in early childhood development or early childhood special education.
• 40 clock hours of CE in ECD/ECSE within five years may substitute for the three ECI hours.
• Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and driving record meeting Burke’s insurance requirements; ability to complete CPR, First Aid and Defensive Driving training.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and developmental interventions for children birth to age three.
• Conduct home visits and deliver services in the child’s natural environment.
• Coach and educate parents/caregivers on strategies to support development.
• Work directly with children to promote developmental progress.
• Administer developmental evaluations and screenings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluations and family needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, compliant documentation for billing and compliance.
• Collaborate with families, community providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Travel throughout the service area to provide in-home and community-based services.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Documentation

Independent and collaborative work

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree with ECI coursework (18 hours)

Three hours in early childhood development or ECI (ECI)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: Early Childhood Intervention | Lufkin, TX
Position Number: P#1039
Compensation: $42,120 - $43,555 annually, depending on qualifications and experience

About the Role

Burke is seeking a compassionate and motivated Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) to join our Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) team in Lufkin. This position provides case management and developmental intervention services for infants and toddlers from birth to age three with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.

Services are provided in each child's natural environment, including the home and other community settings. The Early Intervention Specialist partners with families to support children's developmental progress through parent coaching, developmental activities, evaluations, and individualized treatment planning.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children and families, values teamwork, and demonstrates strong communication, organization, time-management, and documentation skills.

What You'll Do

• Provide case management and developmental intervention services for children from birth to age three.
• Conduct home visits and deliver services in the child's natural environment.
• Coach and educate parents and caregivers on strategies to support their child's development.
• Work directly with children to promote developmental progress.
• Administer developmental evaluations and screenings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and family needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation to meet billing requirements and deadlines.
• Collaborate with families, community providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Travel throughout the service area to provide in-home and community-based services.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree that includes a minimum of 18 semester hours of coursework relevant to Early Childhood Intervention, including at least three semester hours in early childhood development or early childhood special education.
• Relevant coursework should include areas such as:
  • Child growth and development
  • Child psychology or child and adolescent psychology
  • Children with special needs
  • Typical language development
• In accordance with ECI requirements, 40 clock hours of continuing education in early childhood development or early childhood special education completed within five years prior to employment may substitute for the required three semester hours in early childhood development or early childhood special education.
• Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with families and community professionals.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Driving record that meets Burke's insurance requirements.
• Ability to successfully complete CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training.

Preferred

• Six (6) months of experience working with children from birth to three years of age.
• Experience working with young children with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Experience providing family-centered services in home or community settings.
• Good typing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Some after-hours work may be required to meet the needs of families.
• Routine travel throughout the service area is required.

Eligible full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, drive, and travel throughout the service area.
• Hand and finger dexterity sufficient to perform required job duties and operate necessary equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic unless such characteristic is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Applicants must provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. Final candidates are subject to background and driving record checks as part of Burke's pre-employment screening process.