Early Start Technician

The Early Start Interventionist trains parents and/or caregivers of special needs infants, ages birth to three, in developmental-based intervention activities.
General Job Responsibilities
Implements Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) for the purpose of training families and caregivers to assist the infant to reach developmental milestones;
Provides hands-on intervention and models intervention techniques for parents;
During intervention, works on written Outcomes of infants IFSP;
Makes home visits, 60-minutes in duration, to train parents and caregivers in individually prescribed
developmental intervention activities with the child and acts as a role model for parents in the natural
environment;
Uses 60-minute intervention session to complete all of the clients documentation and/or record keeping (e.g.,
emails, updating schedule, and IFSP Developmental Page);
During the 60-minute intervention session, cleans and disinfects toys that were in contact with the client;
Uses materials (e.g. furniture, toys) present in the natural environment as part of the intervention;
Collects data using Consultation Form and gathers ongoing assessment information using the assigned
assessment tool about the infant/toddler for the purpose of implementing the IFSP desired Outcomes during 60-
minute home visit;
Consultation Form should include Strand based information, type of prompt, childs skills, and other behavioral
observations;
When making a consult request, request should include detail information regarding reason and observations;
Submits clients Developmental Page and Outcomes page of IFSP no later than one month before scheduled
IFSP meeting; SAR, AR, Exit, Transition
Be present during IFSP meetings for the entire duration of the meeting-provide recommendations/information
regarding clients skills;
Review clients Developmental Page and Outcomes page with parents during IFSP meetings
Confers with staff members and parents regarding needs of children;
Attend mandatory ESI Monthly Trainings
Assists and participates in training exercises (e.g., activities, quizzes);
Maintains records for the purpose of assisting an infant/toddler to reach developmental milestones to full
potential;
Completes necessary documents throughout intervention sessions;
Submits Consultation Forms, weekly to CSSs scheduling coordinator; submit ESI-Hour checklist after every
ESI hour
Makes recommendations to parent, caregiver, staff, agencies for the purpose of assisting the family and
infant/toddler through the use of Consultation Forms ;
Provides parents and/or caregivers with handouts weekly;
Assists the family and infant/toddler for the purpose of accessing consultation services;
The interventionist will attend the IFSP meeting every six months/twelve months and will also be present at the
childs meeting to terminate services and/or transitional meetings for change of services;
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Maintains and secures client files appropriately as per HIPPA standards;
Maintains client confidentiality as per HIPPA standards;
Uses scheduling program daily; makes changes and communicates with scheduling coordinator and checks
schedule throughout the day;
Communicates immediately with scheduling coordinator if there are cancelations or rescheduled appointments;
Other Duties/Skills/Abilities
Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to infant/toddler with special learning needs;
Ability to work with various handicapping conditions including developmental disabilities, physical impairments, and/or at risk complications;
Principles of case management;
Principles of child development, appropriate effective parenting skills, social services agencies/programs,
community educational programs;
Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to infant/toddler experiencing atypical control
problems;
Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar;
Basic arithmetical concepts;
Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.
Ability to
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward children, particularly those exhibiting development delays
Appropriately manage childs behavior and guide client toward more acceptable social behaviors;
Appropriately administer basic first aid and CPR;
Communicate effectively in oral and written form and, depending on the assignment, use manual
communication techniques to communicate with the hearing impaired or non-verbal
Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of office related machines and equipment;
Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate speech therapy materials and procedures in the enhancement of a
training and educational environment;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults;
Access community resources to best serve infant/toddler and family needs;
Work effectively in unsupervised and uncontrolled environments;
Stoop, bend, crawl, lift 50 lbs., and see and hear sufficiently to perform the duties listed above.
Job Qualifications/Requirements
Required: High School Diploma of GED Diploma
Required: Valid Drivers License, proof of car insurance, and reliable transportation
Required: Medical clearance of active Tuberculosis
Required: Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Department of Investigations clearance
Required: CPR/First Aid Training (Provided by CSS)
Ability to Maintain Professional Boundaries
Excellent Communication Skills
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