Early Intervention Specialist | Texakana

Community Healthcore; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 29,618 - 30,624; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to serve children and families in Bowie. The role involves coordinating services, implementing programs for children with developmental delays, and maintaining professional relationships with community agencies. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in early childhood development or a related field and a valid Driver's License. The position offers a competitive hourly salary starting at $21.50, with job demands including physical activities and varied work environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood development or a related field.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for assigned children and families.
• Implement programs for children with developmental delays.
• Maintain professional relationships with community agencies.

Skills

Self-motivating

Organizational skills

Time management

Effective communication

Collaboration

Data recording

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in relevant field

Job description

Early Intervention Specialist | Texakana

JOB TITLE:

• Early Intervention Specialist

OVERVIEW:

The Early Intervention Specialist functions as a professional member of the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) team representing the discipline of early intervention and provides services for ECI children/families whose needs are determined to be most appropriately served by this professional.

Community Healthcore Early Childhood Intervention serves children in Bowie, Cass, Red River counties.

MINIMUM HIRING HOURLY SALARY: $21.50; $22.23 per hour after full certification

• Coordinates all services within the program and between agencies for assigned children/families.
• Performs advanced duties in the implementation of programs design for zero-through-two-year-old children with developmental delays and their families.
• Has responsibility for independent judgment in enhancing children's skill development through design of learning environments, curriculum planning, and providing parents with information and skills that enhance children's skill development.
• Exhibits working knowledge of ECI Policy and Procedures.
• Maintains integrity of documentation in client files.
• Understands and applies principles of family-centered practice.
• Functions as service coordinator for assigned clients. Responsible for coordinating all services within ECI and across agencies.
• Serves on the ECI Interdisciplinary Team and is responsible for assigned services as identified on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with community agencies/child serving entities that support public awareness of the ECI program.
• Must obtain Early Intervention Specialist credentials within required timeframe.

COMPETENCIES:

• Self-motivating, able to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with a variety of individuals, teams, and systems.
• Record data neatly, coherently, accurately, and objectively.
• Follow service implementation processes designed to meet the needs of people served and funding-source requirements.
• Ability to proficiently work with computers and electronic records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited university with a bachelor or graduate degree specialization in: early childhood development; early care and early childhood; early childhood special education; human development and family studies; psychology; social work; counseling; special education (without early childhood emphasis); and sociology; or other degrees may qualify depending on a review of transcripts and previous work experience.
• Based on course work may require additional training upon hire

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License in the state of residence

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to complete activities necessary to perform services, which includes but is not limited to bending, lifting up to 44 pounds, carrying, crawling, and kneeling.
• Must be able to tolerate excessive heat and cold.

TRAVEL:

• Service area includes the following counties: Bowie, Cass and Red River

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Services may be delivered at Community Healthcore's facilities, or in the field (client's residence, daycare, etc.). Hence, noise level, temperature, and other conditions will vary based on location of service.