What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developmental Specialist - Early Intervention position at Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities?
Shift: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
SUMMARY
Participates as part of multi-disciplinary team in providing evaluations, ongoing assessments, services and coaching to families and caregivers of children eligible for early intervention.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrates knowledge in overall child development and intervention strategies for a variety of diagnosis and delays;
- Demonstrates knowledge and respect for family dynamics and cultural diversity, making appropriate accommodations as necessary;
- Contributes to IFSP development;
- Provides direct services to children and their families in their natural environments (home or community settings);
- Educates and coaches families, caregivers, and other team members in developmental strategies, and assists in the integration of these strategies in the home or other natural environment;
- Assists families and caregivers in all areas of development, as needed;
- Collaborates with other team members to ensure quality service delivery and consistency;
- Participates in Team meetings, documenting updates and information on the Teaming agenda as well as collaborating with team members on Primary Coaching/consultation;
- Maintains documentation of all services provided (direct/indirect/consultative);
- Participates in eligibility determination through evaluations, as well as performs ongoing assessments utilizing the program’s play-based assessment tools;
- Prepares Quarterly Updates, Evaluation Reports, and contributes to the IFSP plans, as required;
- Refers the child and family to outside agencies, as necessary;
- Official work hours are 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M., however, evening hours may be requested in order to meet scheduling demands of families.
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Continues professional development as necessary to maintain license and/or certification. Participates in required in-services and online trainings per agency and DODD early intervention regulations, including but not limited to: Mandt, CPR/first aid, child abuse recognition and prevention, communicable diseases, evidence based early intervention and primary service provider practices. Assists Privacy Officer to protect confidential information of the individuals served from unauthorized use or disclosure.
Experience and Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Use of private vehicle will be required daily to conduct home visits. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Employees must provide their own vehicle insurance to meet State Law. Mileage/vehicle wear and tear reimbursement will be provided at a rate established yearly by the Stark County Board of DD in accordance with IRS regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holds a Bachelor's Degree or Graduate-Level Degree in education, health, social or behavioral science, social services, human services, or other related field from an accredited college or university; or
Holds a Bachelor's Degree or Graduate-Level degree in an unrelated field from an accredited college or university, and has at least two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent part-time), supervised, paid experience working with children birth through age five with disabilities, developmental delays, or diagnosed physical or mental conditions that have a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay and their families; or
Holds a valid license in counseling; early childhood education for ages three through eight, grades kindergarten through third, or special education; hearing impairment intervention; medicine; nursing; occupational therapy; physical therapy; psychology; psychiatry; social work; speech-language pathology; or visual impairment intervention, and is eligible for (and are pursuing), or has current certification, as Early Intervention Specialist by Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities with at least two (2) years working with children birth to age 3 and their families, preferably those with delays; or be a graduate of Kent State University Early Intervention Specialist co-hort.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Options
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid sick time, vacation time, and personal days
- Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance program
- 14.5 Holidays/year
From: Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities
