Early Interventionist

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Siskin Home- and Community-Based Early Interventionists work to implement support-based home visits to families enrolled in the Tennessee Early Intervention System and use the Family Guided Routines Based Intervention model. Early Interventionists report to the Director of the Home- and Community-Based Early Intervention program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Carry a caseload and provide direct service to a minimum of 16 to 20 FTE families at all times
• •In collaboration with service coordinators, (a) assess the child’s and family’s needs and priorities; (b) develop family-chosen, functional, individualized participation-based, measurable goals; and (c) support the family in implementing intervention suggestions.
• •Provide collaborative consultation with community-based teachers of children on the caseload to ensure the children have many learning opportunities throughout a day to meet their IFSP goals
• •Fulfill all reporting requirements of Tennessee Early Intervention System, including: (a) Initial home visit with families occur within 30 calendar days from day of services to begin on IFSP, (b) Entries into Tennessee Early Intervention Data System occur within 3 work days from date of service, (c) Maintain 75% attendance rate with all families
• •Collect data on progress toward meeting IFSP child and family goals
• •Adhere to all Siskin Children’s Institute and Siskin Home and Community-based Early Intervention program policies
• •Attend and actively participate in job-related functions, including: scheduled monthly meetings, scheduled supervised home visits, scheduled joint home visits with interns and guests as requested
• •Positively represent Siskin Children’s Institute to families, professionals and the general public
• •Actively seek professional development and learning opportunities, and provide documentation of a minimum of 24 hours of training per calendar year
• •Regular and consistent attendance

This role is intended to be flexible and adaptive. Any and all duties as assigned over time may be required to support organizational needs.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• •At least 18 years of age
• •A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Child Education, Child and Family Studies, Early Intervention or related field as outlined by contract with TEIS, a masters degree preferred
• •Experience working with young children
• •Current CPR Certification, or ability to become certified
• •Maintain a valid drivers license and vehicle insurance with an acceptable MVR record

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• •Knowledge of early childhood tools and procedures, and child development.
• •Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patient, parents and professionals.
• •Basic computer skills and be able to use all required software.
• •Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• •Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• •Organize and prioritize work & manage time effectively
• •Demonstrate an attitude of excellence and respect for all individuals