Early Intervention Developmental Specialist and Service Coordinator - Beaver & Garfield County PT

Job Description:

The Early Intervention Developmental Specialist will provide specialized Service Coordination for families during the SUU Early Intervention process as instructed by the Baby Watch Early Intervention program (State of Utah). This may include but is not limited to: providing services for the families in their natural environment, completing assessments, ensuring the electronic child file is up to date with any needed materials, and being the overall contact for the family during their time in the SUU Early Intervention program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will meet the needs of the families and children we serve by providing visits in their natural environment. The most common natural environment is in the family's home. The Developmental Specialist will spend a portion of their time as needed traveling from home to home. Paperwork and other tasks can be done from home, office, or another area as long as confidentiality is kept at all times. Specific training and meetings will be required in the office or other locations as instructed. This position follows a flexible schedule based on the needs of the family. Part-time employees can work 0-29 hours a week.

• Serves as a service coordinator for children and their families. This includes following the Baby Watch Early Intervention policies related to service coordination and electronic child files, as well as, maintaining relationships with Early Intervention staff and related agencies.
• Provides developmentally appropriate services to children ages birth to three and their families in their home or natural environment. This includes providing specialized care and instruction to children in their families, completing any necessary paperwork within the state electronic system, and following any related policies and procedures from Baby Watch Early Intervention.
• Attend workshops, training, staff meetings, and other required events.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Early Intervention is required.
• Must have a valid Utah driver's license along with reliable transportation. Use of vehicle for professional use is required (mileage is reimbursed).
• The employee must obtain an Early Intervention credential within the first six months of hire or sooner.
• The employee must pass criminal background checks as needed.
• Previous experience with infants and toddlers is highly preferred.
• Previous experience working with children with disabilities or developmental delays is highly preferred.
• Previous experience with computers, electronic filing systems, and other technology related systems is strongly preferred.

Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for 3 professional references

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