Early Intervention Specialist (Waco, TX)
About The Position
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network-Klaras Children's Center ECI Klaras Children’s Center Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) is looking for a dynamic Early Childhood Intervention Specialist/Service Coordinator (EIS/SC) to provide specialized skills training and case management services to ECI children birth to 3 years old who have a developmental delay or disability. Position Incentives include flexible schedules and a rewarding work environment. Comprehensive benefit package includes health plan, competitive salary, paid holidays, generous personal time off, employee assistance program, etc. The EIS/SC job duties include: provide specialized skills training to parents and caregivers in the child's natural environment (home, daycare, etc.) 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. provide case management to address the child’s educational, social, medical and developmental needs. provide parents and caregivers strategies to meet the child's specific developmental needs. proficiency with computers and programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR) Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for inputting clinical documentation that meets Medicaid requirements. Self-directed work, individually or with a team. Travel within 6 county regions up to 2 hours at a time. Job Requirements: Bachelor's or master's degree in education, Social Work, Child Development, Communication Disorders, Psychology, Sociology, or related field, with minimum: 18 hours related to early childhood intervention, 3 hours of which must: be in childhood development or childhood special education. Ability to complete and maintain the Texas HHS Early Intervention Specialist/Service Coordinator (EIS/SC) Certification Process (on-the-job training provided) within 1 year of hire date. Ability to be CPR/First Aid certified. Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required. Position: 85 Additional Info: Flexible schedule, No weekend or Holiday work. Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, Social Work, Child Development, Communication Disorders, Psychology, Sociology, or related field, with minimum: 18 hours related to early childhood intervention, 3 hours of which must: be in childhood development or childhood special education
- Ability to complete and maintain the Texas HHS Early Intervention Specialist/Service Coordinator (EIS/SC) Certification Process (on-the-job training provided) within 1 year of hire date
- Ability to be CPR/First Aid certified
- Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required
Responsibilities
- provide specialized skills training to parents and caregivers in the child's natural environment (home, daycare, etc.)
- 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
- provide case management to address the child’s educational, social, medical and developmental needs
- provide parents and caregivers strategies to meet the child's specific developmental needs
- proficiency with computers and programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for inputting clinical documentation that meets Medicaid requirements
- Self-directed work, individually or with a team
- Travel within 6 county regions up to 2 hours at a time
Benefits
- health plan
- competitive salary
- paid holidays
- generous personal time off
- employee assistance program
- Medical, Dental, and Life insurance provided at no cost to employee
- 12 Paid Holidays plus Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid at state rate; some agency cars available
- Center laptop and cell phone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
