Special Educator, Early Intervention Program - Per Visit

Virtua; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in Marlton, New Jersey, seeks a qualified Behavioral Intervention Specialist to evaluate child development and plan treatment goals for behaviorally disordered toddlers, including those suspected to have ASD.

You will implement evidence-based intervention plans, maintain documentation, and collaborate with families and the care team to tailor education and behavior strategies to each child’s developmental level and cultural needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience providing direct care services to individuals ages birth to 5 implementing behavioral intervention programs.
• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in Special Education, Early Childhood or Psychology required.
• Crisis Management Certification preferred.
• Coursework in behavioral methodology for children.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

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.

Skills

Communication with families

Behavioral intervention

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in Special Education, Early Childhood, or Psychology

Job description

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.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

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.