Early Interventionist

• Provide effective early intervention services in an inclusive and innovative manner that supports families and clients

• Set and monitor client goals and evaluate clients’ developmental progress

• Meet or exceed EI individual billed hours and productivity targets

• Adhere to clinical practice and documentation standards

• Collaborate with FoC shared services departments to ensure successful delivery of services

• Adhere to the FoC network structure organizational protocols

• Ensure compliance, regulatory, and funder requirements are met

• Follow the Easterseals EI programs business operating system

• Complete additional job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following disciplines: child development, special education, early childhood special education, social work or related field.

• At least 2 years of experience working with children who have been identified as having a developmental delay.

• Experience working with a wide range of children and families from varied socio-economic and cultural backgrounds preferred.

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Cantonese speaking highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Understanding of key early intervention principles and the ability to translate them into appropriate and effective goals development and monitoring that aligns with service plans.

• Ability to engage children and families, and work with very active children on the floor.

• Successful collaboration with peers and leadership.

• Effective verbal and written communication.

• Confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment and maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements.

• Adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Consistent good judgment and decision-making skills.

• Enthusiasm for the values and mission of the organization.

• Ability to work independently and to be flexible in changing work and client priorities.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day.

• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials used in home visits, weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.

• Frequent speaking and listening (25-75%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.

• Frequent driving (to and from office and client homes).

• Ability to utilize computer, iPhone, iPad.

• Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.

• Frequent exposure to disability disorders in clients; occasional emergency situation; occasional exposure to trauma; constant client contact and decision making; constant concentration required when working with clients.

• Frequent work inside client homes; occasional work in outdoor settings.

• Must be able to communicate effectively within the workplace, read and write using the primary language within the workplace.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.

• Ability to travel to multiple work sites and client homes; reliable transportation needed.

• Must have a valid California Driver’s License with Insurance and maintain a clean driving record.

• Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations and clear TB testing based on company policies.

• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.

• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

• Ability to obtain and maintain National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.

• Must attend any required training.