Early Interventionist - Devils Lake

Anne Carlsen Center•Devils Lake, ND

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Anne Carlsen Center (Anne Carlsen) is a non-profit organization that has been providing supports and services for 80 years to individuals in North Dakota with developmental disability or delay. Rich in tradition, Anne Carlsen has positioned itself on the cutting edge of innovation with unique programs, creative therapies and advanced assistive technologies that meet the specific needs of those they serve. The purpose of this job is to provide home-based family-focused early intervention and developmental services to assigned infants and toddlers and their families. The Early Intervention program is provided on a regional basis across the state of North Dakota. This position reports to the Operations Manager, Early Intervention and the Regional VP of Operations and works within the guidelines of ACC policies/procedures, State and Federal Laws, Rules, and Regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Registered Nursing, Social Work, Special Education, or Speech Therapy with an emphasis on early childhood special needs training or practicum
Active licensure in individual discipline or area of study necessary in order to conduct evaluations
Knowledge of typical and atypical child development, and specific disabilities
Valid driver’s license to travel to children’s homes
Reliable transportation
Ability to use time effectively and meet state regulations and timelines
Ability to adjust each visit based on the circumstances found in the home setting
Able to work effectively with a wide variety of professional disciplines to assure an effective developmental plan and activities
Flexible personal schedule to conduct assessments and meet with families and other parties at their convenience
Able to adjust activity plans to changing family needs and issues
Able to work with a wide variety of social, economic and cultural backgrounds
Maintain confidentiality and use appropriate protocols for the release of information
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Physical ability to enter various buildings including homes and to interact with infants and toddlers at their level
Manual dexterity is required to demonstrate and conduct therapeutic activities, use adaptive equipment and enter data into the computer