Early Intervention Clinical Evaluator - Physical Thearpist

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUMAN SERVICES•Denver, CO

10d•$71,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Early Intervention Evaluation (EIE) Clinical Evaluator completes developmental evaluations under Early Intervention Colorado (EICO) policies and procedures to determine eligibility for Part C Early Intervention services for children from birth to age three. Evaluators work as part of a multidisciplinary team, with evaluations conducted by two different disciplines. The position is part of the Early Intervention Evaluation Entity serving the City and County of Denver and reports to the EIE Clinical Supervisor and/or the EIE Program Manager in the Developmental & Behavioral Health Department. The evaluator provides services in office locations, virtually, and in daycares or homes as needed. The role includes gathering developmental information through play, observation, and caregiver interviews; communicating evaluation results, eligibility determinations, and functional strategies to families; and producing timely, complete reports and other documentation. The evaluator also collaborates with team members, supports training needs, coordinates appointments around family needs, and provides culturally responsive services.

Requirements

Master’s or doctorate degree in the discipline area.
Current Colorado licensure or certification to practice, consistent with EICO Personnel Standards.
At least two years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and young children with developmental delays.
Basic computer skills, including word processing.
Knowledge of Part C Early Intervention systems and standards of practice.
Knowledge of typical child development and of children with developmental delays and disabilities.
Knowledge of developmental evaluation tools, such as DAYC-2 and IDA-2.
Ability to understand the needs of people with a range of disabilities.
Knowledge of lifespan issues, including typical and atypical early human development.
Knowledge of family social, emotional, financial, psychological, and cultural issues.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, and individual differences in ability, personality, and interests.
Knowledge of regulatory agency standards of practice.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in family-friendly language.
Ability to listen attentively, understand others’ points, and ask appropriate questions.
Ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing.

Nice To Haves

Completion of required Colorado state trainings for Early Intervention Providers.
Registration with the Early Intervention database (EI Portal).
Five years of experience working with infants and young children with developmental delays.
Spanish bilingual ability.
Proficiency in feeding evaluations and therapy.
Experience evaluating, treating, and intervening with medically fragile infants or toddlers and experience with children referred from the NICU.
Experience with assistive technology.
Experience with third-party reimbursement documentation and procedures.
Current registration with the Committee for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH).
Current Medicaid license.

Responsibilities

Provide Part C eligibility evaluations in offices, virtually, and in daycares or homes as needed.
Complete hearing and vision screenings as needed.
Gather developmental information through direct play, observation, and/or caregiver interviews.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members through verbal and written communication.
Communicate evaluation results, eligibility determinations, and functional strategies in ways that support the child’s and family’s routines.
Write timely and complete evaluation reports and other documentation that meet service-quality, funder, regulatory, and organizational standards.
Help identify team training needs and assist with providing training as appropriate.
Work with the supervisor to arrange evaluation appointments that accommodate child and family needs and meet department expectations.
Provide culturally responsive services to a diverse population.
Collaborate with transdisciplinary team members to provide best-practice services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families.
Perform other clinical or administrative duties assigned by the supervisor.