Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Starpoint's Early Intervention team is looking for a Developmental Interventionist who is interested in Early Intervention Home & Community-Based therapies. This is a 20-hour a week position serving families in Chaffee County. The Developmental Interventionist will be responsible for providing Early Intervention (EI) in-home direct services for children birth to age three meeting the requirements of the Colorado Early Intervention program. In addition, provide Service Coordination as needed in Chaffee and Custer counties as needed.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide direct services and/or service coordination to children and families in Early Intervention services by carrying out the goals on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with parents and other team members and involve them both in the child's programming.
• Conduct multidisciplinary evaluations for children referred to Early Intervention and complete professional written reports using an approved evaluation tool.
• Maintain ongoing case notes for assigned children, submitting assigned attendance and case notes timely.
• Independently maintain individual schedule in order to complete home visits to assigned families
• Participate in Individualized Family Service Plan meetings (either as provider, or Service Coordinator)
• Attend and participate in Teaming meetings as outlined on an IFSP
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Early Intervention.
• Complete ongoing professional development and education in order to maintain Colorado Department of Education certifications (at employees own expense).
• Complete new trainings as they arise through local and state systems.
• Comply with state requirements for the Early Intervention program such as implementing the Coaching Model of services, completing Telehealth training, EI provider training, Service Coordinator training, and other requirements as they arise from the State Early Intervention program.
• Use personal transportation to travel to home visits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education, or Special Education; and a Colorado License from the Colorado Department of Education in Early Childhood Special Education.

· Must have a valid Colorado driver's license and maintain a certificate of personal auto insurance on file.

· Must pass background check.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

· Must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and be responsible for scheduling therapy visits with families.

· Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with families and staff.

· Must be able to relate well with others e.g., staff, parents and community agencies.

· Must demonstrate working knowledge of typical and atypical child development.

· Must be able to identify family strengths and value family differences.

· Must be able to present information in a positive manner and not interject personal biases.

· Must be able to work independently, and as a team members when needed;

· Must be sensitive to the needs of children and their families.

· Must have the ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with others including supervisors, staff, parents, and individuals from the community.

· Must maintain confidentiality, HIPPA and FERPA.

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