This position offers a salary range of $48,000 to $53,000. Actual pay will be based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
Job Summary:
The Early Intervention Specialist for Low Vision and Blindness provides specialized support services to infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) with visual impairments and their families. The specialist works collaboratively with families, caregivers, and other professionals to promote the child's development and maximize their functional vision and orientation and mobility skills in natural environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct developmental and functional vision assessments for infants and young children with diagnosed or suspected visual impairments.Develop and implement individualized family service plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.Provide direct early intervention services focused on visual stimulation, sensory development, communication, play, orientation and mobility, and family education.Coach parents and caregivers on strategies to promote developmental milestones using adapted materials and techniques.Monitor progress and adjust interventions to meet each child's changing developmental and vision needs.Provide transition support for children moving from early intervention to preschool or other educational services.Maintain accurate records, progress notes, and required documentation in compliance with agency and state regulations.Collaborate with community and/or state agencies, medical providers, early intervention specialists including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, developmental specialists, and physical therapists.Participate in ongoing professional development and training related to early intervention, visual impairment, and family-centered services.Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education, Orientation and Mobility, Vision Rehabilitation, or a related field.Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and/or Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) preferred.Knowledge of child development, visual impairments, and early intervention best practices.Experience working with infants/toddlers and families in home- or community-based settings preferred.CPR/First Aid certification or obtaining within 6 months of hire. Strong communication and collaboration skills.Familiarity with early intervention or special education regulations (e.g., IDEA Part C and Part B) preferred.Eligible for Certification as an Early Intervention Specialist. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.Background check and health clearance requiredBilingual (English/Spanish or other languages) a plus.Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary
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Read LessThe Early Intervention Teacher's Assistant provides developmental and therapeutic support to infants and toddlers as directed by the Early Intervention (EI) Group Coordinator, follows the curriculum format, sets up and cleans up the group activities and maintains an organized materials inventory.
Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists group leaders in providing Early Intervention child group services.Assists group leaders in maintaining a safe and therapeutic group environment.Assists group leaders in providing guidance and assistance as needed to children in class according to IFSP and daily curriculum plan.Remains informed of children's IFSP goals and work with service coordinators and group leaders to implement strategies to address them in the group setting.Interacts with children using developmentally appropriate practices, including behavior management and therapeutic interventions as developed with group leaders and staff.Greets and interacts with children and families before, during, and after groups. (Help orient new families to group routine, share updates with caregivers whenever necessary).Participates in home/or center visits on request.Supports and participates in implementation of group activities (preparing snack, washing child's hands, supporting upset child).Promotes ongoing communication about children enrolled in group services with other group team members, including caregivers, group leaders, service coordinators, other EI providers as appropriate).Assists group leaders and staff to prepare and implement designated classroom activities for groups according to the classroom curriculum (sensory, art, manipulatives, motor equipment, etc).Assists in planning and preparing snacks for groups.Maintains cleanliness of group space and materials (wash dishes, sanitation of toys, clean sinks, vacuum, etc.).Prepares for group services and cleans up after group services, including set up/clean up of toys and materials. Ensures that all toys and materials are put back in appropriate storage areas and table surfaces, mats, bolsters, etc. are disinfected after each group.Maintains organized toy closets.Works with Group Coordinator to maintain inventory of supplies (food, cleaning, art, group equipment).Assists with ordering snack supplies, art supplies, and curriculum materials as needed.Assists Group Coordinator and staff to prepare and update group classroom bulletin boards.Assists with preparing all classroom group documents, including group binder, group attendance, children IFSPs, group paperwork, Group Availability Forms, etc. Ensure that documents are updated regularly and stored to maintain confidentiality.Updates group documents as new children enter group; remove information as children end group.Ensures emergency numbers, allergies, special information, etc. are posted on each child in class.Assists group leaders with recording group attendance.Demonstrates knowledge of child development.Demonstrates appropriate play skills with infants and toddlers.Demonstrates the ability to set appropriate limits as demonstrated by the group leaders and staff.Demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and act independently.Demonstrates the ability to react promptly and wisely in emergency situations.Assists Office Team in administrative duties as needed including filing and copying.Other duties as assigned.
Education and Qualifications:
High school equivalency with a minimum of three years experience in Early Intervention or similar program plus 30 hours of in-service training, workshops, or college courses in a related field.Experience working with infants and toddlers.Ability and interest in working with a team of professionals.Must be able to lift 40 pounds and maintain a current drivers' license.CPR and First Aid certification required.Maintain appropriate professional boundaries; promote client confidentiality; and exhibit flexibility, sensitivity to cultural differences, and teamwork.Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to problem solve, make recommendations, and implement solutions.
Compensation details: 17-21 Hourly Wage
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Read LessThis position offers a salary range of $51,000 to $56,000. Actual pay will be based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with the pediatric population (children birth to 3 years)? Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Thom Child & Family Services located in Boston, MA is seeking a Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Educator to join their team.
As an Early Intervention Early Childhood Educator or Developmental Specialist, you will be responsible for providing home and community-based early intervention services to infants and toddlers who have or are at risk for developmental delays and their families in both their homes and community settings. You will partner with parents/caregivers to ensure service delivery is individualized, meaningful for the family, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Through this collaborative process, you ensure families' priorities, needs, culture, and values are prioritized.
Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
Flexible Schedules: FT, PT, Per Diem, and family hoursHealth and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program. Generous vacationPersonal timeSick time (80 - 96 hours every year)Paid holiday (10-12 paid holidays)403(b) with employer matchingSection 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care)Employer-sponsored Long-term disability insurance.Employer-sponsored Life InsuranceEmployer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceProductivity Bonus PlanContinuing education leave and paid conference fees.Paid professional license renewal fees.Clinical supervision, mentoring, and team support.Mileage reimbursementOther optional benefits:Short-term Disability InsuranceAccident InsuranceCancer InsurancePosition Responsibilities:
Participate in multidisciplinary team assessments of the client's developmental status.Provide direct child development services and activities developmentally appropriate for children 0-3 and their families.Participate in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) with responsibility for identifying goals, objectives, and strategies related to the child's development. Complete progress notes, reports, assessments, and correspondence as appropriateProvides individual and group intervention for infants and toddlers from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or who are at risk for delays in the areas of cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor, and communication development.Assess family and child strengths/resources, concerns, and progress. Act as a service coordinator for the family by scheduling, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the intervention plan for each family on caseload, ensuring that appropriate procedures and timelines are followed.Provides supportive professional assistance to families. Facilitate parent-child interactions to encourage child's development; assist families to act as advocates for their child.Position Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree with a major or concentration in infants and toddlers (includes Early Intervention and Early Childhood Education), child development, child studies, education or special education and at least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children. Experience with infants, toddlers and families is preferredKnowledge of family systems and early childhood development.Ability to engage in meaningful, therapeutic relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and community partners.Commitment to delivering individualized and culturally humble services.Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.Abide by all confidentiality and professional boundaries standards.Good computer skills as well as strong documentation skills.Current driver's license and reliable transportation.Bilingual/Bicultural a must. (Spanish or Portuguese)
NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE
Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.
Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary
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