Early Interventionist - Physical Therapist
About The Position
The Early Interventionist works with children from birth to 36 months who are eligible for services through the Key Infant Development Services (K.I.D.S.) Program. Each early interventionist is assigned families eligible for infant development. Infant Development is a home-based, family-focused service that provides information, support, and training to help families meet their child’s needs. The primary early intervention provider works directly with parents, training them to carry out priorities and outcomes, criteria, and age-appropriate activities in the child’s natural environment and daily routines, as indicated by the child’s I.F.S.P. Services are delivered at the child’s residence, requiring travel within an eight-county area. This position supports the mission and organizational goals of HIT.
Requirements
- Graduate with at least a B.S. or B.A. degree in education, special education, early childhood special education, social work, or a health care-related field, such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, or Nursing.
- Hold valid North Dakota licensure in the professional area of expertise or certification as referenced in the North Dakota Early Intervention Birth to Three System Personnel Standards.
- Have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- If the driver’s license is from another state, obtain a North Dakota license within 60 days of hire.
- Be competent in the general development of children from birth to 3 years of age.
- Refer to the North Dakota Early Intervention Birth to Three System Personnel Standards for additional personnel categories and approved EI roles.
Responsibilities
- Work with children from birth to 36 months who are eligible for K.I.D.S. Program services.
- Provide home-based, family-focused information, support, and training to help families meet their child’s needs.
- Work directly with parents to train them in carrying out priorities and outcomes, criteria, and age-appropriate activities within the child’s natural environment and daily routines, as indicated by the child’s I.F.S.P.
- Travel within an eight-county area to provide services at children’s homes.
- Support the mission and organizational goals of HIT.
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Job Type
Full-time
