What are the responsibilities and job description for the Play Project Consultant position at Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc?
Benefits:
- 403 (b) matching
- 403 (b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
JOB SUMMARY: Consultant provides PLAY Project services to clients served by Easterseals. Services are typically provided in the home or through Telehealth services but may also include schools, daycares, and/or community settings (i.e. park).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Manages scheduling of PLAY Project services with the family.
· Completes initial and final assessment reports within 2 weeks of the first and last session.
· Performs required documentation each visit of a visit suggestion report and provides it to the family on the day of service.
· Performs required documentation of an encounter form for billing and submits promptly.
· Completes a video review form report which includes video recorded feedback each visit and provided to the family within 2 weeks of each visit.
· Feedback on client survey (s) indicates 95% satisfaction with PLAY Project services.
· Responsible for planning and implementation of PLAY Project services and demonstrating acceptable quality of clinical skills.
· Demonstrates a strong commitment to self-development through participation in at least one of the following: personal development planning, in-service presentation, and/or continuing education/seminar attendance.
· Maintains PLAY Project certification.
· Preserves the integrity and confidentiality of protected health information of Easterseals’ clients.
· Understands, acknowledges, and implements Easterseals’ privacy policies involving the disclosure of protected health information of Easterseals’ clients.
· Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment.
· Completes other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
· Associates with adequate experience or Bachelors (Masters preferred). Three years of previous experience in working with young children with autism spectrum disorder. PLAY consultant certification upon hire.
License/Certification:
May include Speech/Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Early Intervention providers, Early Education Teachers, Social Workers, Counselors, psychologists, and Physicians.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Basic computer skills.
· Positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities and the Easterseals work environment and philosophy.
· Possess a valid Florida driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance or access to transportation for travel.
· Acts by the Easterseal's behavioral expectations, mission, vision, and values.
· Demonstrates a strong commitment to self-development.
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Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
