Early Intervention Specialist

South Sound Parent to Parent (SSP2P) is a non-profit with a high level of commitment to families and caregivers of children with special needs. We are, among other things, the Early Intervention Provider Agency in Thurston, S. Mason and Grays Harbor Counties for Early Intervention under Early Supports for Infants and Toddlers. We have a unique office setting that has a family feel. Information about our agency can be found at www.ssp2p.org

BA or BS is required in Child Development or related field.

This work requires compassion, kindness, vast knowledge of child development, the ability to work with multiple teams as well as independently.

Position Summary: Provide Evaluation and Special Instruction for Birth to Three families.

Early Intervention Specialist Duties:

· Work as a team member of a transdisciplinary early intervention group

· Participate and effectively collaborate with the whole team (which includes families) decisions during all aspects of early intervention

· Provide emotional support and coaching for families

· Provide Special Instruction home visitation (in person and virtual) as primary service provider when team determines to this as best for successful child/family outcome

· Complete consultations and/or evaluations (DAYC and/or DECA) of children participating in the early intervention program

· Provide timely written evaluation reports that are thorough and high-quality to be accessed by a variety of team members/family/other professionals. Present reports to families with explanation of testing scores and eligibility determination.

· Document and maintain record of services and communication with families in the ESIT database.

· Complete documentation of visit by completing home visiting log and distributing to the family and other providers.

· Attend all staff meetings, specialist meetings, and training opportunities.

· Provide input for active families on caseload around service planning and IFSP outcomes.

· Plan home visit strategies and resources for families depending on needs and concerns, and complete home visits with families in whatever way it makes sense to the family and the IFSP, all in a timely manner

· Participate in HOVRS

· Participate in Reflective Supervision group

· Represent SSP2P in a way that is respectful of families and diversity and actively participate in SSP2P functions (Helping Parent, Support Groups, Events)

Applicants must possess the following:

• A high level of commitment to families and young children
• Respect for unique family cultures; working with diverse populations
• Ability to work with infants and toddlers demonstrating developmental delays; help develop strategies with families to support growth and development
• Experience working directly parents and caregivers; Parent Coaching
• Knowledge and experience with early child development (Birth to Three)
• Experience working with children with disabilities
• Knowledge of Part C/IDEA/Early Intervention
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to provide emotional support to families
• Ability to assist families in obtaining services in the community
• Ability to participate as part of a strong team within South Sound Parent to Parent
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent organization skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and not afraid to ask a lot of questions!

Reasonable accommodations may be made if needed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

South Sound Parent to Parent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• of child development: 2 years (Preferred)
• Working with children aged 0-3 with disabilities: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations