Bilingual Early Intervention Specialist

Bilingual Early Intervention Specialist

Full-time; posted: Wednesday, Nov 15 2017

Easterseals Serving Central Texas Send resume to:

Austin, Texas

Email: [email protected]

Submit resumes with salary requirements to [email protected] or fax to (512) 615-7121.  EOE

Summary:

Location: Austin, TX – 80% local travel with Mileage Reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt with full benefits 1st of the month following 60 days
Reports to: ECI Team Lead 

Basic Responsibilities:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend staff meetings, agency and ECI team in services and trainings.
• Complete continuing education needed to maintain certification/licensure and renew certification/licensure as necessary
• Update Human Resources on all needed documentation on a regular basis as required by agency standards
• Complete agency and program training as specified within timelines.
• Submit application for the ECI Early Intervention Specialist Certification within 30 days of hire; and
• Demonstrate through the ECI Competency Demonstration System knowledge and skills necessary to provide intervention under Part C regulations of the IDEA by
• Completing a minimum of 20 competency demonstrations within 9 months of hire date, and
• Completing all competencies within 9-12 months of hire date, and
• Receiving certificate after 12 months as Early Intervention Specialist from Early Childhood Intervention-HHSC
• Attend and participate in ECI team related quality assurance meetings and reviews including Utilization Review and Peer Review.
• Maintain communication throughout work hours with the main office.
• Initiate and maintain contact with children’s physicians for obtaining and updating necessary medical information.
• Serve as a member of a family-centered team to:
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive routines-based service plan primarily in a primary service provider model, and
• Assist families in identifying their routines, concerns, priorities and resources, and 
• Perform and coordinate developmental assessments, and
• Assess development, goal attainment, and continuing needs on a periodic basis, and 
• Reevaluate outcomes and strategies based on family centered choice.
• Provide routines-based Developmental Services and/or family training.
• Assist and facilitate the work of team members, other departments, and agency managers in attaining the goals and objectives of the program and organization.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge and skills related to achieving successful outcomes for children and families challenged by developmental risk and/or disabilities in a routines-based, primary service provider model.
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other employees, clients and their families, and other customers of the Center.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with customers, suppliers, co-workers and supervisors.
• Work independently and use good judgment.
• Maintain consistency with administrative and departmental policies through appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism and reliability.
• Knowledge and use of proper handling techniques.
• Computer knowledge including word processing.
• Knowledge about agency services, programs, policies and standards.
• Adhere to safety, health and regulatory requirements as described in the Center’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize, allocate time, and manage caseload requirements.
• Respect for the value, potential and dignity of service participants and their families.

• Must be able to lift children up to 30 lbs and sit on the floor for extended periods.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Master’s  preferred or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Psychology or related Human Services field and certified (or pending certification) by the Early Childhood Intervention state agency;  Two years experience working with children, preferably children with special needs. MUST BE BILINGUAL IN SPANISH.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY