Early Intervention Specialist (Antioch, TN Area)

MAJOR FUNCTIONS: In conjunction with the Early Learning Team Members and in alignment with the agency mission, team goals, and objectives, the person in this position is responsible for fulfilling Compliance Assurances as stated in the TEIS (Tennessee Early Intervention Services) grant contract and complying with all agency policies. Bilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply, and will be compensated accordingly for the additional skillset.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide developmental therapy and ongoing developmental assessments to Part C eligible children and families per the child’s Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) through parent/caregiver education, modeling, and support; these services may include direct intervention and consultation and may be delivered in a variety of settings, dependent upon the determination of the IFSP team.
• Manage a caseload of 16-20 Full-Time Equivalency children to ensure the successful, consistent delivery of services as specified by the child’s IFSP.
• Maintain children’s records following all laws, regulations, and agency guidelines.*
• Make timely service log and contact log entries in Tennessee’s Early Intervention Database (TEIDS) under current state and agency guidelines.*
• Provide timely initial, six-month, and annual developmental assessment information using the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children (AEPS).*
• Maintain timely and professional regular consistent verbal and written communication with parents, caregivers, and other professionals.*
• Acquire and demonstrate an ongoing functional knowledge of each child’s diagnosis, medications, best-practice intervention techniques, and adaptive equipment.*
• Participate in marketing/promoting the services of the Early Learning Program to residents, professionals, and childcare personnel in Williamson County and the surrounding area.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other children’s service programs, therapists, school systems, funding agencies, and professional organizations.
• Participate in community awareness, education, and child-find activities, as needed.
• Participate in agency-wide meetings, staff meetings, and parent meetings, as needed.
• Participate in internal and external in-service training, maintaining a minimum of 42 in-service hours per fiscal year, including Infant/Child CPR and First aid Certifications and other required training as stated by TEIS. Attend the annual Building Best Practices conference.
• Ensure that the Early Learning Program equipment is maintained in a safe, clean, and functional condition.
• Maintain personal vehicle insurance, have reliable transportation, and a valid driver’s license

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate and/or Masters and/or Doctorate degree in early childhood special education, early childhood education, child and family studies (child development), early intervention, or related field. Related field means a degree in deaf education or visual disabilities, special education K-12, elementary education, communication disorders, and speech-language pathology. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, and internet use required. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work independently. Must have reliable transportation and possess flexibility in scheduling.