What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Intervention Specialist position at Kennedy-Donovan Center?
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At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrive, no matter the circumstances.
About this role:
OurEarly InterventionSpecialistis part of a team of pediatric specialists that provide family-centered services that support and enable families to meet their child’s individual needs through education, training, and support. This program involves collaborating with a team of specialists who are experts in children’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and adaptive development. This program works with children 0-3 years of age.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
We are looking for EI Specialists who have:
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At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrive, no matter the circumstances.
About this role:
OurEarly InterventionSpecialistis part of a team of pediatric specialists that provide family-centered services that support and enable families to meet their child’s individual needs through education, training, and support. This program involves collaborating with a team of specialists who are experts in children’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and adaptive development. This program works with children 0-3 years of age.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
We are looking for EI Specialists who have:
- Bachelor's 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,
- Psychology
- 300 hours of experience with children under the age of 5 years old
- Bilingual in Spanish/English, preferred
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Frequent movement within classroom including but not limitedto:kneeling, bending, sitting, lifting, and positioning of children
- Operation of adaptive and specialized equipment
- Ability to lift 50 pounds alone, 51 pounds with the assistance of another person or adaptive equipment
- Ability to physically assist individuals as determined by their needs
- Ability to tolerate significant amounts of walking, standing, and sitting
- Partner with families to identify each child’s strengths and developmental needs
- Together develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- Work closely with a transdisciplinary team on program planning and delivery of services
- Oversee case management and referral services to assigned caseload
- Conduct home visits to provide developmental stimulation, parent training, and support
- Facilitate parent/child and/or child groups
- Complete reports of assessments, progress reports, IFSPs, and discharge summaries
- Maintain appropriate communication with physicians, clinics, and community agencies participating in each child’s care
- Provide information to parents that enable them to make informed decisions for their child's progress
- This role allows for flexibility in creating your own schedule to visit with families!
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