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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:  Early Intervention Qualified Personnel (Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Clinical Social Worker, Physical Therapist, Dietician, Speech and Language Pathologist, Early Childhood Educator)

Reports to: Early Intervention Program Manager/Clinical Supervisor

Qualifications:  Highest degree applicable to the profession/discipline such as Masters in Social Work, Masters in Speech and Language Therapy, BA in Early Childhood Education or Special Education, BS in Nursing, BS in Physical Therapy, BS in Occupational Therapy and appropriate state licensure. Must have 1-2 years experience working with young children and families, including knowledge of or experience with disabilities. Must have current license as required by individual’s profession. Must have driver’s license, automobile, and appropriate insurance levels.

Job Responsibilities

1. Implement Early Intervention services that conform with all federal, state and agency standards.
2. Participate in program procedures including intake, assignment of cases, and the utilization of a multidisciplinary team for evaluations and program services.
3. Coordinate service delivery including those with outside vendors and practitioners.
4. Maintain client records and complete all necessary documentation within established program time frames.
5. Within six (6) months of employment, complete Introduction to Early Intervention course.
6. Complete a minimum of twelve hours per year of training with a focus on working with young children with disabilities and their families.
7. Attend and participate in all relevant state early intervention meetings.
8. Constructively utilize formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clients.  This includes active participation in supervision, team meetings and agency meetings.
9. Pursue ongoing professional development through professional reading and attending relevant workshops and conferences  (including Children’s Friend’s core training program).
10. Ensure appropriate practices and systems of Early Intervention billing, in collaboration with the Finance Department.
11. Ensure cross program/ agency collaboration and communication to facilitate coordinated services for early intervention children and families.
12. Contribute to the overall success and quality of the program through working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address specific programmatic needs as well as agency wide issues and needs.
13. Assist in publicizing agency programs and educating the community about early intervention services as well as other agency programs.
14. Meets established productivity standards for direct service.
15. Interact effectively and respectfully with others and particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s own.
16. Other duties as assigned.