Early Intervention Specialist

MHMR of Tarrant County•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Pay is determined by relevant experience, work history, education and internal equities. This practice removes biases in compensation and assists hires and/or promotions on pay equity in their appropriate position(s) at MHMR. The average salary for this position is 24.03 I) Job Purpose Provides service coordination and/or specialized skills services, to developmentally delayed infants, toddlers and their families as identified in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and from the point of referral to eligibility determination. Ensures that all (0-3) children are served timely and appropriately and in keeping with their procedural safeguards, rights and needs. Focuses on supporting the parent-child relationship so that positive outcomes can occur. Commits to the belief that parenting is the most important job there is and that every parent/caregiver can be successful. II) Essential Functions A) Adhere to process, procedures, rules, and regulations for State/Federal and MHMR (My Health My Resources) best practices regarding this role. B) Complete Intake, Screenings, Eligibility Determination and Initial IFSP for all new ECI referrals assigned. C) Complete and have signed Authorizations for Release of Information prior to requesting/releasing any client information either verbally or in writing. D) Complete Prior Written Notice and Consent Forms prior to screenings, assessments and IFSPs E) Provide coordination and collaboration of ECI and non-ECI services for assigned infants and toddlers from intake and enrollment through discharge follow-up. F) Coordinate with social service agencies (WIC, CCMS etc.), medical personnel, childcares, Head Start/EHS and ISDs to ensure quality services that meet the child/family needs. G) Provide ongoing consultation/information to parents and other caregivers as identified in IFSP. H) Provide written and or verbal information to the physician when indicated to secure the orders for evaluations / therapies; or to request consideration for special testing or need to see a medical specialist. I) Plan and implement routines-based interventions in various developmental areas as identified by IFSP. J) Meet Division/Program Performance measures/expectations. K) Ensure proper care and cleaning of toys and equipment used in implementing interventions. L) Performance standards are performed as applicable with MHMR’s We CARE values “We Connect People in Our Community. We Provide Access to Services. We Link People to Resources. We Empower People.” M) Performs other job duties or responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Defined Education: Adaptive Physical Education, Child Development, Child Life, Communication Disorders, Family Studies, Health, Human Development Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitative Counseling/Rehabilitation Services, Sociology, Special Education
Substitutions: Any Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 18 hours of semester course credit relevant to early childhood intervention, including 3 hours of semester course credit in early childhood development or early childhood special education OR Be registered as an EIS in the State of Texas prior to 09/01/2011
Years’ Experience: None
Defined Experience: None
License/Certifications: Valid Texas Driver’s License
Special Courses: None
Supervisory Experience: None
Lifting 0-15#

Nice To Haves

One (1) year ECI or related human services experience with children ages birth to 3 years old
Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Adhere to process, procedures, rules, and regulations for State/Federal and MHMR (My Health My Resources) best practices regarding this role.
Complete Intake, Screenings, Eligibility Determination and Initial IFSP for all new ECI referrals assigned.
Complete and have signed Authorizations for Release of Information prior to requesting/releasing any client information either verbally or in writing.
Complete Prior Written Notice and Consent Forms prior to screenings, assessments and IFSPs
Provide coordination and collaboration of ECI and non-ECI services for assigned infants and toddlers from intake and enrollment through discharge follow-up.
Coordinate with social service agencies (WIC, CCMS etc.), medical personnel, childcares, Head Start/EHS and ISDs to ensure quality services that meet the child/family needs.
Provide ongoing consultation/information to parents and other caregivers as identified in IFSP.
Provide written and or verbal information to the physician when indicated to secure the orders for evaluations / therapies; or to request consideration for special testing or need to see a medical specialist.
Plan and implement routines-based interventions in various developmental areas as identified by IFSP.
Meet Division/Program Performance measures/expectations.
Ensure proper care and cleaning of toys and equipment used in implementing interventions.
Performance standards are performed as applicable with MHMR’s We CARE values “We Connect People in Our Community. We Provide Access to Services. We Link People to Resources. We Empower People.”
Performs other job duties or responsibilities as requested or assigned.