Early Intervention Specialist I/II, EOAC

Performs activities related to early intervention for developmentally delayed children. Work involves communicating with other community providers and EOAC facility staff related to improving childcare workers’ knowledge of child development, promoting cooperation between individuals and community civic groups related to children and their needs, assist in coordinating the delivery of childcare services.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Assists in screening and referral activities for maximum benefit of community services and agency coordination.
• Conduct therapeutic activities, prepare materials for therapeutic activities, and maintain an adequate supply of such materials.
• Counsels with families of children who are developmentally delayed.
• Participates as part of a developmental assessment team.
• Provides case management to families.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Experience:
Experience with developmentally delayed children 0-3 years of age preferred.
Education:
Bachelor's or master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major courses in child development, early childhood education, special education, child psychology, elementary education, home economics with emphasis in child development, or related social services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of childcare practices and the relation of safe, healthy, and supportive environments to child growth and development.
• Ability to use evaluation instruments and provide technical assistance relative to services for children; and to foster communication between adults and children.
• Must be able to work equally well as a member of a team and independently.
• Must possess good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15lbs.
• Must have excellent time management skills to do clinical documentation in a timely manner.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Salary: $45,000-$52,965 Annually/$21.6346-$25.4639 Hourly **Depending on education and experience** 

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Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Benefits:

Employer paid Health Insurance
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year

Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment