Early Intervention Specialist-Justin

MHMR of Tarrant County; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MHMR of Tarrant County seeks an Early Intervention Specialist to coordinate services and/or provide specialized skills to infants and toddlers with developmental delays, as identified in the IFSP, from referral through eligibility. You will ensure timely service delivery for all 0-3 children while upholding procedural safeguards and family needs.

The role emphasizes supporting the parent-child relationship to foster positive outcomes and empower families in their daily routines and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Defined Education fields include multiple child development related areas.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide service coordination and/or specialized skills services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families from IFSP referral to eligibility.
• Ensure timely services for all 0-3 children in alignment with safeguards and needs.
• Support parent-child relationships to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Adaptive Physical Education

Child Development

Child Life

Communication Disorders

Family Studies

Health

Human Development Psychology

Social Work

Rehabilitative Counseling/Rehabilitation Services

Sociology

Special Education

Job description

Description

Early Intervention Specialist

Do you have a passion for making a difference? Join our team to make a difference.

As an Early Intervention Specialist, you will provide service coordination and/or specialized skills services, to developmentally delayed infants, toddlers and their families as identified in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and from the point of referral to eligibility determination. Ensures that all (0-3) children are served timely and appropriately and in keeping with their procedural safeguards, rights and needs. Focuses on supporting the parent-child relationship so that positive outcomes can occur. It comes to the belief that parenting is the most important job there is and that every parent/caregiver can be successful.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree

Defined Education: Adaptive Physical Education, Child Development, Child Life, Communication Disorders, Family Studies, Health, Human Development Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitative Counseling/Rehabilitation Services, Sociology, Special Education

Preferences: One (1) year ECI or related human services experience with children ages birth to 3 years old, Bilingual preferred

Substitutions: Any bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 hours of semester course credit relevant to early childhood intervention, including 3 hours of semester course credit in early childhood development or early childhood special eduction OR Be registered as an EIS in the State of Texas prior to 09/01/2011

Years’ Experience: None

Defined Experience: None

License/Certifications: Valid Texas Driver’s License

Why Choose MHMR as Your Employer

MHMR offers an excellent and competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include a retirement plan with company matching, day one PTO accrual, ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health. MHMR is committed to your future; we’re a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs which offers longterm financial relief opportunities for eligible team members.

We are committed to providing strong, meaningful benefits that make a real difference in the lives of employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits philosophy emphasize work-life balance, personal wellbeing, and access to resources that help employees thrive both professionally and personally.

We CARE

We Connect People in Our Community

We Provide Access to Services

We Link People to Resources

We Empower People

Our Values Are Based On The Following Beliefs

Respect for people who are active in planning their services

Recovery is a life-long process of better health

Success as positive outcomes for each person

Participation of people and their families in the process

Inclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independence

Safe, ethical, and cost-effective services

Best practices in current research in medical, psychosocial and organizational fields

Collaboration with other organizations for better services

Must demonstrate compassion, trauma-informed care, and safety practices including suicide safe care.

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