MDE Evaluator

COMHAR•Philadelphia, PA

10h•$53•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a career that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families? If you’re passionate about conducting comprehensive evaluations and supporting infants and toddlers with receiving early intervention services, COMHAR invites you to join our team as an MDE Evaluator and make a difference every day. COMHAR is seeking a skilled and dedicated MDE Evaluator to join our growing team. As an MDE Evaluator, you will play a vital role in conducting comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation for infants and toddlers using the appropriate individualized assessment activities to establish the infant/toddler’s eligibility for Early Intervention Services. Your assessments will guide individualized treatment planning and ensure families receive the support and services needed to help their children thrive.

Requirements

MDE Evaluator Requirements:
Must meet Early interventionist qualifications.
An early interventionist shall have one of the following groups of minimum qualifications:
(1) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education or family studies, and 1 year of full-time or
(2) Full-time-equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families or a university-supervised or college-supervised student practicum or teaching experience with preschool children with disabilities and their families.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly supports children and their families in a variety of settings according to the assigned program including travel as warranted.
Gathers and completes the Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA) in the child’s natural environment, so that an evaluation report can be completed.
Discusses findings and recommendations with the team in a clear and understandable manner.
The evaluation will participate in the development of the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP).
Educates team members, co-workers, and community members about the individualized plan by providing information and positive support while maintaining standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.
Coordinates the assessment process to determine the chosen outcomes, needs, preferences and capabilities of children by gathering information and informing their families about what to expect throughout the assessment process.
Assists in identifying, securing, and using needed equipment and therapies.
Implements each child’s individualized plan to achieve specific outcomes, derived from child’s assessment information, needs, interests and team input.
Should have a working understanding of Developmental Assessment of Young Children 2nd edition (DAYC-2).
Utilizes a variety of equipment, activities and opportunities appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of each child to adequately assess their cognitive, physical, communication, adaptive and social development.
Completes required training education/certification in accordance with COMHAR, external partners and funding sources, continues professional development and seeks knowledge of relevant resources and information.
Ensure that all evaluations are entered into HCSIS within 24 hours.