Early Intervention Specialist Remote Dumas Hereford
Early Intervention Specialist Remote Dumas Hereford
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Job Description
This position is a fully remote/onsite position. Two positions are available. One position will serve the Dumas area and the other position will serve the Hereford area.
Primary Purpose:
Upholds ECI mission values and goals by providing service coordination and direct services to eligible children and
their families.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Hold a bachelors or graduate degree from an accredited university in a field related to early childhood intervention. For
each of the following fields transcripts of degree coursework must reflect successful completion of at least nine semester
course credit hours relevant to early childhood intervention and three semester course credit hours that focus on early
childhood development or early childhood special education. Related fields include: psychology; social work; counseling;
special education; and sociology. Early childhood development; early care and early childhood early childhood special
education; or human development and family studies. Other degrees can be considered with correct college couse work.
Special Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
Bilingual preferred
Willingness and ability to successfully complete (within one year of hire date) additional required highly skilled
and advanced training in the Competency Demonstration System which certifies staff to assess and analyze non
typical child development vs. typical development
Experience working with young or severely/profoundly delayed children preferred
Knowledge of child development and infant/early toddler assessment preferred
Training or experience in record keeping case management and parent training preferred
Ability to work cooperatively and build rapport with ECI team families community agencies medical personnel
and local education agencies required
Ability to take initiative in completing job tasks required
Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn new technology systems
required
Working Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping
pushing/pulling twisting and standing
Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking repetitive hand motions frequent
keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching occasional driving
Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require
occasional heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds or more)
Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent regionwide travel and occasional
statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress;
work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
Regular Attendance is an essential function
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Analyzes data collected from the completion of the evaluation/assessment instruments and assesses to determine if a
child is eligible for the ECI program by making clinical decisions and determinations thus facilitating the process of
enrollment.
2. Facilitates and participates in the development review and evaluation of the Individualized Family Service Plan
(IFSP) which is based upon the childs developmental history parents input and the results of all evaluations and
assessments.
3. Monitors and reassesses the needs of the child and coordinates all services that are necessary to ensure that the IFSP is
effectively implemented.
4. Provides and assists all eligible children and their families in gaining access to the rights and procedural safeguards
under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C and to all needed medical social educational
developmental and other appropriate services at a frequency that meets family and program needs.
5. Approves financial resources to fund respite care services as deemed necessary and appropriate based on the
assessment of the child and family needs.
6. Cooperates with local community agencies/individuals and is knowledgeable of resources available in order to secure
needed services on behalf of the clients. Follows all ESC policies and procedures in committing financial resources
when necessary.
7. Assesses the childs need to determine if technical assistance services are required. Accesses the services through the
ESC in the areas of assistive technology vision and hearing impaired and other community agencies as needed.
8. Provides developmental direct oneonone or consultative services that give families information skills and support to
assist their child with the acquisition and mastery of functional skills designed to reduce the limitations resulting from
developmental delays or disabilities and focuses on identification of developmental needs across all domains at a
frequency that meets family needs and local program requirements within 28 days of IFSP.
9. Works cooperatively with the local education agencies (LEA) childcare centers and other agencies to identify and
document the appropriate steps in transition services to support each child and family to smoothly and effectively
transition from ECI to LEA special education services or other community activities places or programs.
10. Participates in the required Random Moment in Time Studies which helps the program secure additional federal
funds in order to serve clients.
11. Participates in public awareness and child find activities that promote quality referrals from appropriate referral sources.
12. Is responsible for submitting all required written documentation and forms according to established timelines that are
related to the child family and financial records.
13. Maintains inservice training requirements for professional growth and development and other program records such as
inventory of equipment and materials.
14. Checks and responds to emails and voice mails within 48 hours during regular workdays.
15. Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the director. A
functioning cell phone means that it is charged activated messages checked and mailbox emptied regularly.
16. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
17. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16.
18. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
19. Supports the mission goals and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
20. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
21. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies processes and procedures.
22. Manages time calendar and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
23. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor.
24. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by
supervisor.
25. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
