1021 Eci Early Intervention Specialist

Under the direction of the ECI Program Director and management of the EIS Supervisor, the EIS has the necessary authority to plan and provide services to eligible individuals of the ECI Program and travel within a 10 county area.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Identify children with developmental delays in all or any of the following areas: cognition, speech/language, fine and gross motor, adaptive behavior, and social/emotional skills. Provide intervention services to address the development of the whole child within the context of the family, and in the context of natural learning activities, in order to strengthen the capacity of the family to meet the unique needs of their child. Promote the child's acquisition of skills in the home, daycare, and/or community setting. Provide Service Coordination to designated children. Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of each child's Individual Family Service Plan. Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all services provided to children and their families.

The Early Intervention Specialist must be able to lift, hold and play with young children and move in and out of sitting positions on the floor, as well as sit at a desk. Must also be able to operate a motor vehicle.

The job requires extensive travel for service delivery and flexible hours and schedule. HFC incorporates principles of trauma-informed care throughout the agency, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and a safe and respectful environment for all individuals served and staff. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position.Reassignment is a condition of employment that may occur at the employer's discretion. Work location and hours could change based on program needs.

Education, Training, and Experience

Must possess a bachelor's degree which includes a minimum of 18 hours of semester course credit relevant to early childhood intervention, 3 hours of which must be in early childhood development or early childhood special education*; or be registered in the state of Texas as an EIS before September 1, 2011.Must complete all credentialing activities to become an Early Intervention Specialist within one year of hire, pass and maintain all Center mandated trainings, and complete all required initial ECI training before working directly with children and families.Must maintain a valid and current driver's license, and be insurable under Center insurance. Position may require use of personal vehicle in performance of job duties and proof of PIP insurance.

*40 clock hours of continuing education in early childhood development or early childhood special education completed within 5 years prior to employment may be substituted for the 3 semester hours of early childhood special education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have strong communication skills (speaking, listening, exchange of ideas, problem solving, etc.) to understand and be understood in order to perform the following duties with favorable effect in person, in writing, and via telephone for clients, staff, and community.
• Must have strong organizational capabilities in order to ensure the efficient and timely processing of a consumer through the Early Intervention system of services.
• Must have the capacity to build rapport with consumers in order to assist in accessing community resources.
• Must have the capacity to lift, hold, and play with young children, and move into and out of sitting positions on the floor, as well as sit at a desk.
• Must be literate and possess basic math skills,
• Skilled in the use of personal and network computers, word processing, database, spreadsheet and office management software (Mi
• crosoft)
• Must have visual acuity of 20/20, depth perception, and have strong fine motor skills