Special Educator, Early Intervention Program - Per Visit

Virtua; Cropwell (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 179,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in South Jersey is seeking a part-time specialist to provide child development evaluations and to determine goals and treatment plans for behaviorally diverse toddlers, including those with ASD concerns.

Minimum two years of direct care with birth to 5, and a BA/BS in special education, early childhood, or psychology are required. Crisis Management Certification is preferred. The role offers per diem scheduling and an hourly rate of $55.00 to $130.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of direct care experience with birth to 5 implementing behavioral intervention programs.
• Experience providing child development evaluations and planning treatment goals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation/assessment skills and adjusts treatment plan as needed.
• Communicates effectively with families to educate and provide resources.
• Develops home and community behavior management programs and reinforcement strategies.
• Maintains records and client documentation accurately and timely.
• Keeps thorough documentation in line with regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborates with team members and utilizes support staff when appropriate.

Skills

Direct care (birth-5)

Behavioral interventions

Family education

Team communication

Documentation/record keeping

Education

BA/BS in special education, early childhood or psychology

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Lippincott - 303 Lippincott Drive

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Summary: Provides child development evaluations; determines goals and plan of treatment for behaviorally disordered toddlers, including those diagnosed with or suspected to have autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation/assessment skills including ongoing determination of the effectiveness of interventions and modification of the treatment plan as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with family in providing education and literature in accordance with age, physical condition, developmental level and cultural needs.
• Develops behavior management programs for the home environment and community setting. Develops and implements age appropriate principles of reinforcement.
• Maintains records measuring effectiveness of behavioral programs, including mastery levels.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, client records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and departmental guidelines.
• Effectively communicates with other team members, including program assistant(s). Utilizes other support staff as appropriate.

Minimum of two years experience providing direct care services to individuals ages birth to 5 implementing behavioral intervention programs.

Required Education

Minimum of Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in one of the following disciplines: special education, early childhood or psychology.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• Crisis Management Certification preferred.
• Coursework in behavioral methodology for children.

Valid driver's license may be required.

Hourly Rate: $55.00 - $130.00

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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