Early Intervention Specialist (Contract)

The Arc Alliance; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Family-centered work

Supportive team environment

Impactful community service

Job summary

The Arc Alliance is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to support children with disabilities and their families across Montgomery, Berks, and Chester Counties. This part-time contract role emphasizes caregiver coaching, developmental assessments, and delivering EI services in natural environments.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, complete documentation, and participate in required annual EI training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Intervention or related field, or 15 credit hours in related areas.
• One year of full-time (or equivalent) experience with preschool children with disabilities and families.
• Clear background checks and valid PA driver requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide caregiver coaching using routines-based, family-centered approach.
• Conduct formal and informal developmental evaluations.
• Deliver direct early intervention services.
• Complete session documentation and billing per state EI regulations.
• Maintain required direct service levels and travel across counties.

Skills

Caregiver coaching

Developmental evaluations

Direct EI services

Session documentation

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's in EI field

15 credits in EI area

Job description

Early Intervention Specialist – Contract / Part-Time

Montgomery, Berks & Chester Counties, PA

Flexible, Community-Based Role

Empower Families. Support Development. Make an Early Impact.

Join The Arc Alliance Children's Services Early Intervention Program and help young children with disabilities build foundational skills during the most important years of growth.

As an Early Intervention Specialist, you will coach and support caregivers in strengthening children's functional and developmental skills through everyday routines and activities. This role is relationship-based, family-centered, and focused on empowering caregivers to help their children thrive in natural environments.

What You'll Do

• Provide caregiver coaching using a routines-based, family-centered approach
• Conduct formal and informal developmental evaluations
• Deliver direct early intervention services
• Complete session documentation and billing in accordance with state EI regulations
• Maintain required direct service levels
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with staff and county partners
• Complete 24 hours of required annual state EI training
• Assess equipment needs and guide families in proper use
• Build supportive relationships with families and community providers

Why Join Us?

Flexible, part-time contract schedule

Meaningful, family-centered work

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to make a measurable impact during early childhood

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Family Studies, or related field
• OR 15 credit hours in one of these areas
• One year full-time (or equivalent) experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families
• OR college/university-supervised practicum or teaching experience with young children with disabilities
• Valid Driver's License and automobile insurance
• Clear PA Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Criminal Record Check

Requirements

• FBI, Criminal History, and Child Abuse Clearances (required at hire and maintained per regulations)
• Legally authorized to drive in Pennsylvania
• Reliable transportation
• 3-year driving record check (required at hire and updated annually)
• Recommended automobile coverage: $100,000/$300,000 liability and $100,000 property damage
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Montgomery, Berks, and Chester Counties

Physical Requirements

• Frequent verbal and written communication
• Ability to use and interpret early intervention assessment tools
• Frequent sitting, standing, and ability to maneuver equipment
• Ability to observe, assess, and document child development