Early Intervention Specialist - Kingwood/Porter

EasterSeals Greater Houston

38d • Remote

About The Position

Easter Seals of Greater Houston is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to provide in-home services within the North Harris County/Montgomery County Early Childhood Intervention territory. The Easter Seals ECI Infant Development program is parent-driven and focuses on enhancing the development of children ages birth to 36 months with developmental delays or disabilities. The goal is to equip families with the tools to significantly impact their children's development.

Requirements

• Bachelors in an approved degree as listed in ECI Policy III.8a, or a Bachelors of Arts or Science from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 18 hours of college coursework relevant to early intervention service provision.
• Including three hours of semester course credit in early childhood development or early childhood special education.
• Willing to drive 75% in and around assigned area(s).
• Highly effective communication skills including listening, speaking, nonverbal communication, computer skills, and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Continuing Education Units (preferably in topics relating to the birth to Three population).
• Successful completion of the Competency Demonstration System required for all EIS professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist families through the enrollment process, including intake, screening, and IFSP development.
• Contact families within 5 working days of receiving a referral.
• Collect identifying information from parent reports, observations, medical professionals, and records.
• Administer State Screening Tool (Hearing, Vision, Nutrition, Assistive Technology, Autism, VCFS).
• Arrange and facilitate developmental assessments to determine eligibility.
• Assist in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) within 45 days of referral.
• Assess developmental skills of assigned clients from birth to three years old.
• Select and implement evaluation procedures, adapting them to individual client needs.
• Interpret evaluation results, develop diagnostic impressions, and make recommendations.
• Devise and implement specific, reasonable, and necessary intervention plans for children with developmental delays, atypical behaviors, or medical diagnoses.
• Develop and implement intervention strategies for the child based on family needs.
• Plan and implement periodic monitoring of children's developmental functioning using data collection.
• Interpret and use data to modify treatment plans, strategies, materials, and instrumentation.
• Provide counseling and supportive guidance to families and caregivers regarding the child's developmental status.
• Schedule and prioritize direct and indirect service activities within established timelines.
• Document professional contacts and clinical reports in a timely manner.
• Provide direct services to children and families in homes, daycares, or other natural environments.
• Complete all client paperwork, timesheets, expense reports, schedules, and Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) on time.
• Manage an approved schedule to ensure maximum service delivery based on caseload intensity, frequency, and location.
• Communicate effectively with families, physicians, other agency representatives, co-workers, and the community.
• Serve as the Service Coordinator for assigned clients.
• Coordinate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and contact therapists.
• Assist the Director/Assistant Director in training new staff when requested.
• Participate in the development and presentation of educational materials, in-services, and training courses.
• Identify and refer children/families for related services and other Easter Seals Programs.
• Maintain ethical and professional conduct according to professional standards and Easter Seals guidelines.
• Serve as an ambassador for Easter Seals by volunteering at events and participating in agency fairs and speaking engagements.

Benefits

• A $3000 increase in base pay upon completion of credentialing.
• 5 weeks' paid time off per year in addition to company holidays.
• Flexible work schedule (many opt for a 4/10 schedule).
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with a 3% match after service requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees