Per Diem Early Childhood Interventionist DT, PT and SLP - JOB ID# 14411

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CREC is seeking an Early Childhood Interventionist to provide developmentally appropriate services to birth through age five children with developmental delays or disabilities. You will conduct developmental assessments, design intervention plans, and work with families to support growth in home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, coaching families, developing IFSP goals, coordinating services, and maintaining accurate records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university.
• Current CT License in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy or Teacher Certification
• Experience in early intervention preferred
• Must have a current, valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Assist the evaluation team by providing information relative to the child's needs and strengths to determine eligibility and provide information for inclusion in the development of a comprehensive IFSP.
• Provide consultations and assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team for special needs children in their area of expertise.
• Provide ongoing integrated, natural environment coaching in the home, daycare, and community.
• Participate in appropriate meetings for children on caseload.
• Provide activities and strategies for use in home and/or daycare classrooms.
• Consult and collaborate with parents and caregivers to assist them in meeting the needs of the child.
• Develop goals and objectives in conjunction with the family to address needs identified in the assessment and through ongoing observations during treatment sessions.
• Participate in the transition process as needed providing up-to-date information regarding child status.
• Report progress monitoring information, statistics, schedules, and caseloads to best coordinate services for the children.
• Accurate and timely record keeping of all visit and evaluation activities.
• Maintain communications with team members, administrators, and funding sources to ensure timely and accurate services in support of the IFSP.
• Participate in agency and program staff development activities.
• Ensure that health and safety needs are met consistently as guided by best practice and CT State law through consultative services to the caregivers.
• Maintain current best practices in early childhood/early intervention through participation in conferences, workshops, and reading related articles and journals.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university.

Job description

Job Description

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Interventionist provides specialized support and services to young children, from birth to age five, who have developmental delays, disabilities, or specific needs. This role involves conducting developmental assessments, designing and implementing individualized intervention plans, and working closely with families and caregivers to foster growth and development. The Interventionist utilizes evidence-based strategies to enhance children's physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and communication skills, ensuring they meet developmental milestones in home, school, and community settings.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist the evaluation team by providing information relative to the child's needs and strengths to determine eligibility and provide information for inclusion in the development of a comprehensive Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Provide consultations and assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team for special needs children in their area of expertise.
• Provide ongoing integrated, natural environment coaching in the home, daycare, and community.
• Participate in appropriate meetings for children on caseload.
• Provide activities and strategies for use in home and/or daycare classrooms.
• Consult and collaborate with parents and caregivers to assist them in meeting the needs of the child.
• Develop goals and objectives in conjunction with the family to address needs identified in the assessment and through ongoing observations during treatment sessions.
• Participate in the transition process as needed providing up-to-date information regarding child status.
• Report progress monitoring information, statistics, schedules, and caseloads to best coordinate services for the children.
• Accurate and timely record keeping of all visit and evaluation activities.
• Maintain communications with team members, administrators, and funding sources to ensure timely and accurate services in support of the IFSP.
• Participate in agency and program staff development activities.
• Ensure that health and safety needs are met consistently as guided by best practice and CT State law through consultative services to the caregivers.
• Maintain current best practices in early childhood/early intervention through participation in conferences, workshops, and reading related articles and journals.

Service Coordination Responsibilities

• Assist the parents in obtaining access to services, including making referrals to providers and scheduling appointments.
• Coordinate Early Intervention services and other services (for example, medical or social) that the child may need or may be receiving.
• Coordinate evaluations and assessments.
• Facilitate and participate in the development and review of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Ensure services are provided promptly in accordance with the IFSP.
• Inform families of their rights and procedural safeguards.
• Facilitate the development of a transition plan to preschool, school, or to other services.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral & Written Communication - Speaks and writes clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university.
• Current CT License in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy or Teacher Certification (See Personnel Standard Procedure on Birth to 3 website. Admin Procedure
• Experience in early intervention preferred
• Must have a current, valid driver's license

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel between multiple work sites throughout the day is required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Walking (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Sitting (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Reach with hands and arms (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Ability to work outdoors (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Carrying up to 25 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Moderate Noise

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudiceranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditionsthat harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.