Early Intervention Specialist
Kennedy-Donovan Center
- Massachusetts
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate as a transdisciplinary team member for program planning and delivery of services, including co-treatments, as well as attending in- service training, team meetings, professional development, and group and individual supervision
- Participate in intake of new client families, as well as in initial assessments and annual evaluations of children and families to contribute to the development of an IFSP
- Provide case management and referral services to assigned caseload, including participation in interagency case conferences
- Provide home visits to assigned caseload, for purposes of providing developmental stimulation, parent training and support, and implementing IFSPs
- Participate in parent and child and/or child groups
- Complete all necessary paperwork, including all client records, narrative reports of assessments, progress reports, IFSPs and discharge summaries
- Maintain appropriate communication with physicians, clinics, and community agencies participating each child’s care
- Maintain compliance with all Kennedy Donovan Center policies, safety and medical standards, procedures, EEC DPH regulations and requirements
- Bachelors degree, or higher, in one or more of the following fields:
- Infants and toddlers (includes Early Intervention and early childhood education)
- Child development or child studies
- Education or special education
- Four 3 credit courses focused on child development
- 300+ hours of experience with children under the age of 5 years old, unless licensed.
- Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to meet required competency level in Microsoft Office Software
- Must have experience working with children birth to 5 years of age and their families in both home and center settings
- Meet MA Early Intervention Operational Standards in relation to educational and experience requirements.
- Frequent movement within groups including but not limited to kneeling, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling.