Early Interventionist

Job Title:

Early Interventionist

Location:

Harley Franks Early Childhood Center, Lansing (base location)

Salary Range/ Level:

$41,739 – $65,781

2011-12 IIPSA Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment:

52 weeks/year;  5 days/week;

8 hours/day

Date Posted:

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Application Deadline:

Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 4 pm

Application Process:

A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at www.inghamisd.org under Programs and Services/Human Resources.)

Resume and cover letter may be:

·        Attached within the online application (preferred)

·        Faxed: (517) 676-4294

·        Emailed: jobline@inghamisd.org

·        Mailed: Ingham ISD, Human Resources           

2630 W Howell Road, Mason, MI 48854

Ingham Intermediate School District

Mission

Ingham ISD creates and enhances educational opportunities for all learners. 

Vision

Ingham ISD will improve the community it serves by ensuring success of all learners.

Job Description

Position Opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Early Childhood Education, in accordance with the established practices and procedures of the Ingham Intermediate School District, the Early Interventionist shall provide services to families and children from birth to age 3: developmental evaluation, child and family assessment, family-centered services, service coordination, direct services and collaborative consultation with staff, parents, agency personnel, and administrators.

Qualifications:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in child development, teacher education, counseling, social work, nursing, psychology or other human services related field, with three to five years of progressively more responsible experience. 
• Knowledge and expertise with child development, family-centered services, diagnostic services, early interventions, and diverse populations.
• Training certifications and/or experience in administering tools such as the Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment, and DECA I/T.
• Qualified by training and/or experience to provide service coordination, diagnostic and direct services to children and families age 0-3, eligible for Early On, focusing on family-centered services, procedural safeguards, transitions, and natural environments.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with administrators, staff, agencies, medical providers, young children, and families.
• Take initiative and work independently when given a variety of responsibilities and assigned tasks.
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve collaboratively with a team of service providers in partnership with the family.
• Ability to interact in sensitive and/or complex situations and to make effective presentations to groups.
• Knowledge and experience working with young children/families in their homes and/or community settings, to include parent-child playgroups.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Effective planning and organizational abilities.  

Performance Responsibilities: 

• Facilitates the referral process including initial contact with families.
• Provides comprehensive evaluation for children age 0-3 referred to Early On for suspected developmental delays or disabilities: motor skills, cognition, communication and social-emotional areas. Family assessment, clinical observation, a developmental and health history will also be completed along with a written evaluation report.
• Assists families in understanding child development, identifying developmentally appropriate expectations, understating the etiology and physiology of the child’s delay, disability and/or diagnosed condition. Supports the family by relating this information to the needs of the child, and by providing strategies and resources to assist the family in addressing the child’s needs.
• Provides periodic home visits to the child and family providing support to enhance parent-child interactions and developmental guidance. Supports the family in providing an appropriate environment and activities and strategies to enhance their child’s development.
• Provides developmental supports, services, and on-going assessments in natural environments for Early On children, age 0-3, and their families according to their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). This requires planning for individual and group services which are provided in the child’s home or community setting.
• Makes referrals to and coordinates with appropriate community resources and existing at-risk/special needs services to assist and support child and family needs.
• Coordinates services for eligible Part C children and their families by developing and maintaining the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Facilitates transition planning and activities identified by the IFSP for the child and family as they exit Early On by age three or as their program and service needs change.
• Collaborates with appropriate community resources and medical providers to facilitate services and supports for the child and family. Adapts to and implements changing requirements in Early On as laws, rules and regulations are updated and reauthorized.
• Conducts public awareness activities within the assigned service area targeting agency staff, medical providers, and childcare programs to promote Early On and establish referral sources.
• Completes and maintains documentation and data regarding services in accordance with the program guidelines and district policies and procedures.
• Assumes other related responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

Working Conditions:

The Early Interventionist will be provided office space within Ingham Intermediate School District. Services are provided within the home and community requiring transport of materials to these settings. This position requires daily travel, for which staff must provide their own transportation. This position will interface with parents, LEA and Ingham ISD staff, community childcare/preschool providers, agency and medical personnel.

Notice of Non-discrimination

It is the policy of Ingham Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs, services or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, MI, 48854. (517) 244-1289.