Special Educator

About the role

Interested in putting your talents to work reimagining the way the world experiences healthcare? Look no further, the Special Educator is a key member of our team, who provides support to families using a Primary Service Provider model and evidence-based coaching techniques, ensuring an efficient, thorough, and compassionate experience.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Department of Health-Early Intervention Section (DOH-EIS), CARF and ESH guidelines.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program for children birth to age three with developmental delays or biological risk factors for developing delays and their families.
• Participates as an evaluator and member of a multidisciplinary team that determines eligibility for Early Intervention (EI) services.
• Supports the child and family through the evaluation process.
• Administers, interprets, and shares results from speech-language pathology assessments.
• Participates in the development of the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) with the family and other team members.
• As part of an IFSP team, helps families develop outcomes that are functional and based on children’s and families’ needs and family-identified priorities.
• Mets or exceeds Early Intervention Program operating targets of 70% billable productivity, while effectively utilizing concurrent documentation practices during client sessions.
• Provides Care Coordination services, if selected by the family.
• Pre-plans and debriefs with teammates in order to effectively coach families through routine-based activities which incorporate communication skills, motor skills (gross/fine), adaptive skills, cognitive skills, and social emotional/personal social skills, utilizing a Primary Service Provider model.
• Provides consultative services to parents and other team members, interprets, and applies speech-language pathology techniques, and ensures proper follow through and competence with techniques using a coaching approach.
• Provides ongoing monitoring of the child and family’s needs, concerns, and strengths and assist with linking the child and family to appropriate resources.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and collaborative relationships with families and community agencies, public and private.
• Maintains billable hours as outlined by the DOH-EIS and keeps participant records in accordance to Federal, State, and ESH requirements.
• Attends and participates in staff and team meetings.
• Provides services within natural environments (e.g., home, day care and community).
• Participates and assists with the transition planning for children exiting the program. Assists in maintaining a clean, hygienic, safe, and "childproof" environment.
• Reports any safety concerns to the Program Manager.
• Participates and/or coordinates ESH events (such as program activities, community fairs, fundraising, etc.), as requested.
• Must report in person to assigned office location a minimum of 3 days per week, up to 5 days per week, dependent on program needs as directed by management team.
• Must report in person to assigned office location within 24 hours as directed by EIS.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from accredited college or university program.
• Experience working with children with developmental delays or biological risk factors for developing delays in the field of early intervention is highly preferred.
• Significant knowledge with developmental disabilities, familiarity with ADA and Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) guidelines, and inclusion.
• The ability, understanding and compatibility to interact with families, professionals, and paraprofessionals within a Primary Service Provider model of service delivery, using an approach that involves giving and receiving peer coaching.
• Understanding of and respect for children with developmental delays or biological risk factors for developing delays and their families.
• Ability to be attentive to input from families regarding their child’s preferences by utilizing a strength-based approach with culturally competent practices.
• Positive public relations attitude and approach when interacting with those we serve and the general public.
• Organizational ability to work independently and take initiative to complete assignments.
• Work comfortably with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Operating knowledge of a computer, applications and software, standard office equipment and Microsoft (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess and interact with clients.
• Stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 50 lbs.
• Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.
• Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
• Occasional driving (to and from office and client homes).
• Effectively utilize computer, iPhone and/or landline, scanner/printer.
• Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Frequent exposure to disability disorders in clients; occasional emergency situation; occasional exposure to trauma; constant client contact and decision-making; constant concentration required when working with clients.
• Occasional work inside client homes; occasional work in outdoor settings.
• Physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior.

Conditions of Employment

• Must obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ).
• The HR Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
• Travel to multiple work sites and client homes; must have access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
• Proof of current vehicle registration and safety check.
• Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear annual TB testing based on company policies.
• Must obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Must attend all required training.

Compensation

$63,500-68,000 Annually

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess and interact with clients.
• Stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 50 lbs.
• Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.
• Frequent speaking and listening (50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone.
• Occasional driving (to and from office and client homes).
• Effectively utilize computer, iPhone and/or landline, scanner/printer.
• Frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Frequent exposure to disability disorders in clients; occasional emergency situation; occasional exposure to trauma; constant client contact and decision-making; constant concentration required when working with clients.
• Occasional work inside client homes; occasional work in outdoor settings.
• Physically implement behavior management strategies including responding to physically aggressive behavior.

Equal Opportunity Employer