MDE Evaluator

COMHAR; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 144,648,000 - 158,424,000; Full time

Job summary

COMHAR is seeking a skilled MDE Evaluator to conduct comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluations for infants and toddlers, using appropriate assessment activities to determine eligibility for Early Intervention Services. Your findings will guide individualized planning and connect families with needed services.

This Per Diem/Relief role involves in-person evaluations in Northeast and South Philadelphia, occasional travel, and completing reports within 24 hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EI, ECE, special ed, child development or related field.
• One year of full-time equivalent experience with preschool children with disabilities and families.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and completes infant-toddler assessments in natural environments.
• Discusses findings and recommendations with the team clearly.
• Contributes to IFSP development and family education.
• Coordinates assessment processes to determine outcomes and needs.
• Ensures evaluations are entered into HCSIS within 24 hours.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EI / ECE / Special Education / Child Development or related field

Job description

Description

Looking for a career that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families? If you’re passionate about conducting comprehensive evaluations and supporting infants and toddlers with receiving early intervention services, COMHAR invites you to join our team as an MDE Evaluator and make a difference every day.

Per Diem | Available In the Philadelphia, PA Area | Northeast Philadelphia and South Philadelphia IN-PERSON Evaluations

Rate:

Individual Service Rate: $53.00/HR

Training Rate: $16.82/HR

Job Summary

COMHAR is seeking a skilled and dedicated MDE Evaluator to join our growing team. As an MDE Evaluator, you will play a vital role in conducting comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation for infants and toddlers using the appropriate individualized assessment activities to establish the infant/toddler’s eligibility for Early Intervention Services. Your assessments will guide individualized treatment planning and ensure families receive the support and services needed to help their children thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supports children and their families in a variety of settings according to the assigned program including travel as warranted.
• Gathers and completes the Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA) in the child’s natural environment, so that an evaluation report can be completed. Discusses findings and recommendations with the team in a clear and understandable manner.
• The evaluation will participate in the development of the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP). Educates team members, co-workers, and community members about the individualized plan by providing information and positive support while maintaining standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Coordinates the assessment process to determine the chosen outcomes, needs, preferences and capabilities of children by gathering information and informing their families about what to expect throughout the assessment process.
• Assists in identifying, securing, and using needed equipment and therapies. Implements each child’s individualized plan to achieve specific outcomes, derived from child’s assessment information, needs, interests and team input.
• Should have a working understanding of Developmental Assessment of Young Children 2nd edition (DAYC-2).
• Utilizes a variety of equipment, activities and opportunities appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of each child to adequately assess their cognitive, physical, communication, adaptive and social development.
• Completes required training education/certification in accordance with COMHAR, external partners and funding sources, continues professional development and seeks knowledge of relevant resources and information.
• Ensure that all evaluations are entered into HCSIS within 24 hours.

Employment Status: Per Diem/ Relief (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FULL-TIME BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDES MEDICAL, AND RETIREMENT)

Requirements

MDE Evaluator Requirements:

• Must meet Early interventionist qualifications.
• An early interventionist shall have one of the following groups of minimum qualifications:
  • (1) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education or family studies, and 1 year of full-time or
  • (2) Full-time-equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families or a university-supervised or college-supervised student practicum or teaching experience with preschool children with disabilities and their families.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle preferred.

About COMHAR:

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.