Early Interventionist

Kid In Development Services, LLC (KIDS); Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS seeks an Early Intervention Specialist to support infants and toddlers from birth to three with developmental delays or risks. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, establish IFSP goals with an interdisciplinary team, and coach families to apply learning opportunities in natural settings.

Travel within the territory will be required to deliver services and collaborate with caregivers and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed early childhood or related fields.
• At least one year of experience with infants/toddlers or birth-5 with disabilities.
• Willing to travel within the established territory as needed.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum caseload of 18 clients/families (full-time).
• Provide early intervention in the natural environment (home, daycare, community) for infants/toddlers birth to three with delays or risk.
• Develop functional IFSP goals with an interdisciplinary team.
• Coaching and support to families to enhance learning opportunities.
• Submit routine documentation per DHHS and KIDS policies.

Skills

Family coaching

Child assessment

IFSP development

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Infant/toddler experience

Travel willingness

Education

Early Childhood Education

Special Education

Elementary Education

Child Development

Communication Disorders

Family Studies

Job description

Essential Job Functions:Maintains a minimum caseload of eighteen (18) clients/families (if full-time).Establishes and maintains professional relationships with families based on trust and respect as support and assistance is provided.Provides early intervention services in the natural environment (i.e., home, daycare, community settings, etc.) to infants and toddlers from birth to three years old with developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognition, language/communication, gross and fine motor, social, and self-help development.Conducts comprehensive family and child assessments that drive individualized service delivery.Provides coaching and support to families and caregivers to enhance child’s ability to benefit from learning opportunities in the natural environment.Works with family members and caregivers to create learning opportunities throughout the child’s day.Provides families with information on current research and evidence-based practices related to the needs of their child.Takes detailed anecdotal notes and writes reports on child’s development and progress.Works with families, caregivers, and members of the IFSP team to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) goals or outcomes.Monitors IFSPs in accordance with BabyNet policies and procedures.Functions as a member of the child’s interdisciplinary team, shares information, and consults with other professionals.Submits accurate and timely routine documentation (clinical service notes) as required by DHHS and KIDS policies and procedures.Ensures client records are kept confidential, accurately maintained, organized, and up to date as required by DHHS and KIDS policies and procedures.Attends all KIDS staff meetings and/or other meetings and trainings as required by the Executive Director or EI Program Manager.Must be willing to travel established territory as needed.Performs other duties as designated by the Special Instruction Supervisor, EI Program Manager, or Executive Director.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas:Education: Early Childhood, Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary EducationChild/Human DevelopmentInterdisciplinary Studies (with approval from BabyNet State Office): with a focus in Early Childhood, Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary EducationChild LifeCommunication Disorders (does not require SLP licensure)Family Studies/Family and Consumer SciencesPsychologyAnd (REQUIRED): At least one year of documented experience working with infants and toddlers OR working with children ages birth to 5 years with disabilities.Must submit an application to the Team for Early Childhood Solutions (TECS) office and meet requirements for the South Carolina Infant-Toddler Credential.PREFERRED: At least one year of experience with South Carolina's BabyNet Early Intervention Program.