Early Interventionist/Special Instructor (Contract Position)

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA•Norcross, GA

About The Position

Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) is Georgia’s early intervention program that offers a variety of coordinated services for infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth to three years-of-age and their families. Easter Seals North Georgia oversees the BCW program for Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Counties. The purpose of BCW is to: Provide early identification and screening of children with developmental delays and chronic health conditions. Improve the developmental potential of infants and toddlers birth to age three, with developmental or chronic health conditions. Support family members and caregivers to enhance children's learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.

Requirements

Physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, lift and carry up to thirty pounds, have unrestricted use of the upper body, corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal range and a clear speaking voice; and other abilities necessary to ensure child safety when in natural environment settings, such as but not limited to the following: Ability to bend, squat, reach, kneel, grasp small objects, and climb stairs
Ability to move from sitting to standing position quickly, safely, and without difficulty
Ability to chase an eloping child
Ability to join the children’s active play
Bachelor Degree in designated field of study (i.e. Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, Nursing, Child Psychology, etc.) required
Must be passionate and committed to early intervention.
Must be professional, self-motivated, energetic and genuine.
Computer literate and ability to learn new skills related to current technology.
Must have reliable transportation to travel to scheduled appointments.
Certificate of Automobile Insurance.
Copy of official transcripts.
Must pass a background check and complete fingerprinting.
Complete pre-contract training/requirements

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience with a home visitation model

Responsibilities

Participate in all required team meetings.
Must have good computer skills/data entry.
Provide intervention with the family in the natural environment; home, childcare, park, store, library, etc.
Support family-identified outcomes on the IFSP which address different areas of development (communication, gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, self-help, social).
Collaborate with a team of professionals (speech therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, service coordinator) to ensure the child and families’ needs are being met.
Implement the Primary Service Provider Model.
Establish a rapport and good communication with families and professionals.
Maintain ongoing continuing education units per BCW policy (SCEIS credentialing).
Participate in any required training.
Document sessions and complete monthly billing in the statewide data system