What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Interventionist/Special Instructor (Contract Position) position at EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA?
Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) is Georgia’s early intervention program that offers a
variety of coordinated services for infants and toddlers with special needs, from birth to
three years-of-age and their families. Easter Seals North Georgia oversees the BCW
program for Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Counties.
The purpose of BCW is to:
* Provide early identification and screening of children with developmental delays and
chronic health conditions.
* Improve the developmental potential of infants and toddlers birth to age three, with
developmental or chronic health conditions.
* Support family members and caregivers to enhance children's learning and
development through everyday learning opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
* Participate in all required team meetings.
* Must have good computer skills/data entry.
* Provide intervention with the family in the natural environment; home,
childcare, park, store, library, etc.
* Support family-identified outcomes on the IFSP which address different areas of
development (communication, gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, self-help,
social).
* Collaborate with a team of professionals (speech therapist, physical therapist,
occupational therapist, service coordinator) to ensure the child and families’
needs are being met.
* Implement the Primary Service Provider Model.
* Establish a rapport and good communication with families and professionals.
* Maintain ongoing continuing education units per BCW policy (SCEIS
credentialing).
* Participate in any required training.
* Document sessions and complete monthly billing in the statewide data system
General Physical Requirements - Early Interventionist/Special Instructor (Contract Position):
Physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions,
including the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, lift and carry up to thirty pounds, have
unrestricted use of the upper body, corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within
normal range and a clear speaking voice; and other abilities necessary to ensure child safety
when in natural environment settings, such as but not limited to the following:
* Ability to bend, squat, reach, kneel, grasp small objects, and climb stairs;
* Ability to move from sitting to standing position quickly, safely, and without
difficulty
* Ability to chase an eloping child;
* Ability to join the children’s active play
Education Required:
* Bachelor Degree in designated field of study (i.e. Child Development, Early
Childhood Education, Social Sciences, Nursing, Child Psychology, etc.) required
Experience Preferred:
* Two (2) years’ experience with a home visitation model
Other Requirements
* Must be passionate and committed to early intervention.
* Must be professional, self-motivated, energetic and genuine.
* Computer literate and ability to learn new skills related to current technology.
* Must have reliable transportation to travel to scheduled appointments.
* Certificate of Automobile Insurance.
* Copy of official transcripts.
* Must pass a background check and complete fingerprinting.
* Complete pre-contract training/requirements
* Part-time and full-time caseloads available