Early Intervention Assistant

Regina Coeli Child Development Center•Pearl River, LA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nature of Work To assure that children with special needs are identified, referred, evaluated, receive appropriate follow up services, and are appropriately included in all of the day to day activities. To offer support to families and to encourage their involvement in meeting the needs of their children. Must meet requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED with a minimum of 2 years professional level experience in an early childhood setting that includes services to children with special needs.
Knowledge of appropriate intervention techniques to meet the needs of children birth to age 5, including children who may be at risk, or have identified special needs.
Ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, families, and community resources.
Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Intermediate to advanced level computer skills, internet and e-mail.
Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation.
Occasional driving for home visits sometimes in outlying areas.
Pass a criminal background check.
Pass a physical examination every three years.
Complete Tuberculosis (TB) test every three years.
Maintain a current First Aid, CPR, and CPI certification (training provided).
Maintain a valid driver's license with a driving record in compliance with RCCDC's insurance carrier requirements.
Bend, stoop and kneel and lift up to 50 lbs.
Frequently kneel, stoop, bend, and sit on the floor to attend to children's needs.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assure completion of speech, developmental, and behavioral screenings according to RCCDC procedures.
Monitor and observe and interact with children to identify strengths and needs, support individualization and inclusion, support and monitor implementation of specified goals.
Participate in the required staffings, parent conferences, and home visits for the purpose of assessment and support.
Communicate with families about referrals for suspected needs and offer support to families in the follow up process.
Serve as a liaison between Head Start, Early Head Start and referral agencies to assure coordinated and timely services for children and families.
Participate in recruitment efforts/activities for children, including children with special needs.
Review evaluation reports and individualized plans of children with special needs and share relevant information with staff and families.
Provide input with providers, families, and staff to develop appropriate intervention strategies and modifications to meet individualized needs of child.
Maintain required recordkeeping and reporting systems, including PROMIS data entry.
Collaborate with specialists and community providers to assure quality services.
Attend meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
Other duties as requested by supervisor.