Special Instructor

Kid In Development Services, LLC (KIDS); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kid In Development Services, LLC (KIDS) is seeking a qualified Early Intervention Specialist to provide home and community-based services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or at risk. The role focuses on family coaching, IFSP development, and ongoing assessment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience with infants/toddlers or birth-to-5 children with disabilities. Travel within the territory is expected.

Qualifications

• At least one year of documented experience working with infants and toddlers OR children birth to 5 years with disabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed education areas and related credentials as required by BabyNet.
• Must submit an application to the TECS office and meet BabyNet Credential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a minimum caseload of eighteen (18) clients/families (if full-time).
• Provides early intervention services in the natural environment (home, daycare, community settings) to infants and toddlers from birth to three years old.
• Conducts comprehensive family and child assessments that drive individualized service delivery.
• Provides coaching and support to families and caregivers to enhance child’s learning opportunities.
• Creates learning opportunities throughout the child’s day with families.
• Gives information on current research and evidence-based practices.
• Takes anecdotal notes and writes reports on child’s development and progress.
• Develops IFSP goals/outcomes with IFSP team and monitors IFSPs per BabyNet policies.
• Submits routine documentation and maintains confidential records as required by DHHS and KIDS policies.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings; travels within the territory as needed.

Skills

Experience with infants/toddlers

Team collaboration

Documentation and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

Child/Human Development

Interdisciplinary Studies (BabyNet focus)

Communication Disorders (no licensure)

Family Studies/Family and Consumer Sciences

Psychology

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.