Early Intervention Educator

Under the direction of the Early Intervention Supervisor, the Early Intervention Specialist/Educator is responsible for designing and delivering effective group and individual services aimed at training parents in techniques that foster their child's overall development. As an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Early Intervention Specialist/Educator contributes to the provision of individual and group services for children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS-

• Instruct and lead engaging group services to enhance child development.
• Conduct home visits with families to provide personalized support for child development.
• Plan and implement instructional and developmental activities tailored to each child's Individualized Family Service Plan.
• Prepare materials for parent and child instruction to facilitate optimal child development.
• Assist in the development of Individualized Family Service Plans.
• Utilize assessment tools to conduct developmental evaluations for program eligibility determination.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of infants and toddlers enrolled in the Early Intervention program to evaluate progress.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Baby Watch Early Intervention Specialist credentialing within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred experience with children with developmental disabilities.
• Participation in staff meetings, training, and personnel development workshops.
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Demonstrated professionalism in all aspects of the job.
• Ensure confidentiality of all client information.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation.
• Possession of a valid Utah Driver License; out-of-state personnel must obtain a valid Utah Driver License within sixty days of hire date.

Note: This description outlines the major duties and requirements of the job but is not exhaustive. Applicants may be expected to perform additional job-related duties and possess specific knowledge and skills beyond those explicitly mentioned in this document.

To Apply: Applications may be obtained from the Central Utah Health Department Richfield office or at www.centralutahhealth.gov. Completed applications can be submitted in person, by mail to Angie Knaphus at 70 Westview Drive, Richfield, Utah, 84701 or email aknaphus@centralutahhealth.org. Applications must be received by close of business on the job closing date in order to be considered. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. For more information, contact Natalie Carter at 435-896-5451 ext 348

Central Utah Public Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.