Early Intervention Specialist (OT/PT) - Part Time

Prince William Public Libraries; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational or Physical Therapist to join their team of early intervention professionals. This part-time role focuses on providing specialized services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays. You will collaborate with a diverse team, utilizing a coaching style to empower families and enhance child development. With a commitment to quality assurance and community support, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about early childhood development and ready to grow with a supportive organization, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits

Personal Days

Paid Training

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with infants/toddlers with developmental delays.
• Virginia license to practice OT or PT required.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to infants and toddlers in their natural environment.
• Participate in eligibility determination and IFSP development.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Developmental Assessment

Coaching Style Interaction

Documentation in Electronic Health Records

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy

Tools

Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP)

Job description

The Infant and Toddler Connection (ITC) of Greater Prince William is looking for a part-time Occupational or Physical Therapistto join our team of early intervention professionals providing specialized services to eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. Our EI Specialists (Sr Clinical Services Caseworkers) provide direct services to children and families to help them achieve their outcomes, providing services in their natural environment, during their daily activities and routines while using the coaching style of interaction to build the family’s capacity to support their infants’ and toddlers’ development; provide education to staff and families to empower them to help their infants’ and toddlers’ progress with developmental skills. Collaborate with a diverse team of EI Specialists to provide excellent services to the infants and toddlers in our community. Perform related work as required.

Come grow with us and our infants and toddlers. Contribute to a strong interdisciplinary clinical team. Share your knowledge with staff and families to reach our program goal of helping infants and toddlers develop to their fullest potential. Prince William County Community Services is located within easy commuting distance from Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia.

About This Role:

Successful professionals in this role willparticipate in weekly eligibility determination, assessment for service planning and IFSP development. You will provide ongoing and formal assessment of clients using a standardized tool (Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP) or other approved developmental assessment tool). You must have strong knowledge of typical and atypical development forinfants and toddlers 0-3 years of age. You will work directly with families as part of their IFSP team to provide services specific to your discipline (OT/PT) in the child’s natural environment, using the coaching style of interaction. You must have the following:

Follow Part C practices outlined in the Practice Manual, including Primary Service Provider model.

• Know community and professional resources to support families.
• Document in a timely and organized manner in our Electronic Health Records.
• Complete Fidelity Assessments as required by Virginia or ITC of Greater Prince William.
• Attend and participate in staff teaming, training and supervision.
• Participate and contribute to Quality Assurance efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in occupational or physical therapy
• 1-2 years of experience working with infants/toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities
• Virginia license to practice OT or PT
• Must have or be eligible for Part C Certification as EI Professional.

Preferences:

• Previous Part C experience preferred/not required.
• Spanish speaking preferred/not required.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass DMV record check
• Must pass TB test
• Must pass and maintain first aid and CPR certification
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint based National Criminal History Record Check
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Work Schedule:18.75-hour work week; Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

Starting Salary Range:$42.45 – $56.94

Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug free workplace.

We offer benefits for part-time staff, including:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits
• Personal days
• Paid Training

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To review the class description in its entirety, click Here

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.