Early Intervention Educator - Full Time - Mercer and Middlesex County, NJ
About the role
At Children's Specialized Hospital, part of RWJBarnabas Health, Early Intervention Educators play a vital role in helping infants and toddlers with developmental delays build the skills they need to reach their fullest potential during the most critical years of development. As a member of our Early Intervention team, you will partner with families and interdisciplinary professionals to evaluate developmental needs, develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and provide family-centered, evidence-based educational intervention in children's natural environments, including homes and childcare settings. You will empower parents and caregivers through coaching, education, and modeling of strategies that can be incorporated into everyday family routines. Joining Children's Specialized Hospital means becoming part of an organization committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and professional growth while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families throughout Mercer and Middlesex Counties.
Responsibilities
- Conducting developmental screenings, comprehensive developmental evaluations, and ongoing assessments in children's natural environments to identify developmental strengths, needs, and functional outcomes.
- Developing, implementing, and updating Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families, service coordinators, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Providing direct early intervention services to infants and toddlers