Early Intervention Specialist
hace 1 día
Midland
Job Number: 283 Location: Midland Supervises: N FLSA: Non-Exempt Division: ECI Salary: $21.41 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available. Shift: M-Th 7:30am - 5:30pm; F 7:30 - 11:30am; as needed; Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change Driving required: Y Travel required: Y Settings: office, field POSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE: The Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) provides comprehensive assessments, interventions and support for children birth to 3 years old with developmental delays or disabilities. This position provides in-home/community-based specialized skills training services as prescribed on the child/family's Individualized Family Service Plan (ISFP) and accurately documents the services concurrently. This position educates the families and trains them on techniques on how to have their child reach a certain developmental goal while incorporating other areas of development. The EIS works closely with families, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families served. This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Education Required: Bachelors degree from accredited college or university in a field approved by ECI such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Special Education, Child Development, Health, Family Studies, or related field. **must complete 3 semester hours of early childhood special education or 40 clock hours of continuing education in early childhood development or early childhood special education prior to hire. Experience Required: At least 1 year experience in Early Childhood Development or related field or experience with young children with developmental delays preferred. Registration, Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications Required: • Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance requirements., • Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen., • EIS position requires completion of competency demonstration as mandated by ECI. Must become a fully certified EIS within 1 year. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide specialized skills training in child's natural environment as prescribed on ISFP., • Participate in initial and ongoing developmental assessments, Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP) planning and communicating with an interdisciplinary team regarding progress and changes as needed with ECI client., • Identify child/family needs and provide case management to address child's educational, social, medical and developmental needs., • Create and provide strategies to accomplish individualized outcomes for children and families., • Provide consultation in areas of expertise to families and other team members., • Monitor the developmental progress and needs of the children on assigned caseload., • Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team, families, pediatricians, and other professionals., • Maintain accurate and complete records of assessments, progress notes and treatment plans., • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations., • Meet unit performance measures or targets., • Maintain assigned caseload., • Coordinate services appropriately to designated caseload., • Enter accurate and appropriate documentation of services within timeframe required., • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established procedures., • Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes., • Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements., • Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy requirements., • Establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors, co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectful behavior at all times., • Communicate regularly with supervisor., • Open and process mail/email in a timely manner., • Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests timely and accurately., • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations., • Perform all work functions and interactions using a trauma informed approach., • Display professionalism when representing PermiaCare and the program in the community., • Maintain compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures., • Maintain valid and current driver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation at all times. Driving may be required for this position., • Complete all training as assigned prior to due date., • Other duties as assigned. MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are not designated as essential for the purposes of ADA; they are still required duties): • Fill in for other ECI staff as needed., • Perform annuals, periodic reviews, and transitions as needed., • Provide translation, if applicable., • Participate in team meeting or staffings., • Participate in community activities and/or attends community meetings as needed., • Participate in workgroups and committees as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES: • Knowledge of infant and child development., • Knowledge of early intervention techniques., • Knowledge of assessment techniques., • Ability to compose documents and notes according to standards., • Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork accurately, and produce reports., • Ability to build rapport with families., • Ability to obtain and maintain certification according to state guidelines., • Ability to develop and implement IFSPs., • Knowledge of community resources and ability to link individuals and families to services., • Ability to work collaboratively with families and other professionals., • Ability to provide culturally competent and family-centered services., • Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to protect confidentiality., • Effective multi-tasking skills., • Good organizational skills., • Welcoming, positive behavior., • Ability to lift, hold, and play with young children and move about into and out of sitting positions on the floor., • Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing., • Effective time management skills., • Exceptional customer service skills, including positive attitude., • Cultural sensitivity., • Dependable attendance and punctuality., • Knowledge of trauma informed theories, principles and practices., • Flexibility and adaptability to different work environments., • Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR)., • Reading and comprehending., • Reasoning and analyzing., • Ability to coordinate with various inter-agency personnel., • Ability to fulfill PMAB and CPR/First Aid requirements., • Ability to work independently., • Good interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport with individuals including co-workers., • Ability to display comfort in interacting with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds and with social service, healthcare, educational and criminal justice organizations, as needed., • Ability to acquire and utilize new skills as the job requires., • Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a spirit of teamwork., • Ability to maintain highly confidential information., • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations., • Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision., • Model professionalism by appropriate dress, language, ethics and work habits., • Ability to drive personal and/or company vehicle. This position may require travel to agency program sites, community and residential sites, and/or locations outside the PermiaCare catchment area. This position may require transport of agency individuals and/or individuals served. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Abilities Required: • Heavy Lifting, 45 lbs & over, • Moderate Lifting, 15-44 lbs, • Light Lifting, under 15 lbs, • Heavy Carrying, 45 lbs & over, • Moderate Lifting, 15-44 lbs, • Light Lifting, under 15 lbs, • Straight Pulling, • Pulling hand over hand, • Repeated bending, • Reaching above shoulder, • Simple grasping, • Dual simultaneous grasping, • Walking, • Standing, • Sitting, • Crawling, • Twisting, • Kneeling, • Pushing, • Stooping, • Climbing stairs, • Operating motor vehicle, • Ability to see, • Identify colors, • Depth perception needed, • Hearing (with aid), • Ability to write, • Ability to count, • Ability to read, • Ability to tell time Other (specify): driving required. May require some travel after hours and overnight. WORKSITE CONDITIONS: • Travel, • Inside, • Working closely with others, • Working alone ADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EEO Statement: PermiaCare is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute an employment contract with PermiaCare. Employment is at-will. #PM22 PI5c2098d7e731-37820-40876820
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