Early Interventionist - LTE
Our Birth to Three program is growing and we need an additional Early Interventionist provider. This LTE Early Interventionist position will assist with eligibility evaluations and direct home-based Birth to Three intervention services in Sauk County. The qualified candidate will have a professional background in one of the following: Early Childhood Education, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy. See below for a list of job duties and education/licensure requirements for each profession. Join our amazing team and help us make a difference!
**Work hours can be flexible based on availability and program needs.
**No benefits offered with this position.
**Position will last up to 12 month.
Essential Duties
#1 Early Childhood Special Education
- Receive referrals for Sauk County’s Birth to Three Program; complete developmental screen and Family Directed Assessment with family to identify areas of concern and to help with outcome development; complete Routines Based Interview with family; obtain required parental consent; and inform parents regarding their rights in the program.
- Participates in team development of the Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP).
- Provides intervention services with child and caretaker to help meet IFSP outcomes in natural environments utilizing Primary Coach Approach evidence based practices.
- Provide overall coordination of services as the Service Coordinator on selected teams.
- Completes formal evaluation of developmental skills to determine eligibility.
- Complete and submit six month and annual reviews of progress towards IFSP outcomes.
- Communicate and coordinate services with medical professionals, school personnel and other community resource providers.
- Maintain a strong connection with school personnel and Head Start staff to promote/ provide seamless transition services for children with special needs.
- Responsible for child find, community awareness, parent/family networking activities and educational activities for families and the community.
- Assist in file reviews and self-assessment process.
- Enter information into electronic systems for billing, documentation and state reporting.
- Provide unit case management in absence of assigned Service Coordinator/Social Worker.
- Completes necessary documentation and paperwork to meet the federal, state and local birth to three standards for insurance revenue purposes.
- Run monthly Datamart reports and report to supervisor and staff on findings.
- Participate in program development, guidelines, and explore materials that will help improve program.
- Order and maintain Birth to Three equipment and materials.
- Arrange or provide client transportation for medical/Birth to Three services.
- And other duties as assigned.
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education
1 year of experience working with families with special needs
Licenses/Certifications:
Licensed Teacher through the Department of Public Instruction under 808 or 809
Valid Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Preferred:
First Aid/Emergency training certified
#2 Speech & Language Therapist
- Provides early intervention services with child and caretaker to help meet Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) outcomes in natural environments utilizing Primary Coach Approach early intervention evidence-based practice.
- Participates in multi-discipline formal evaluation of developmental skills to determine program eligibility. Assists in completion of evaluation report.
- Participates in team development, review, and evaluation of Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP).
- Serves as primary early intervention coach for families and their children (ages Birth to 3) with developmental delays, primarily children with speech/language delays and/or oral motor/feeding challenges including services directed at the acquisition of sign language, the development of auditory awareness skills and speech production and the use of augmentative communication devices.
- Provides advanced coaching and guidance to B3 team and families in the area of speech/language, oral motor/feeding development and related natural environment intervention strategies. Provides joint coaching assistance to other primary coaches and families when there are needs for additional speech/language development and/or oral motor/feeding support and intervention strategies.
- Completes on-going assessment of developmental progress.
- Completes Plan of Care reports and submits to primary care physician for approval.
- Consults and coordinates with Birth to Three team members and other community partners as needed to provide the best possible early intervention services.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, social, economic, educational, individual, and role differences among families served.
- Works as a collaborative, productive, and positive team member in promoting early intervention services within a strong teaming environment.
- Completes necessary documentation and paperwork timely to meet the federal, state, and local Birth to Three standards for documentation and insurance revenue purposes.
- Assist with child find, community awareness, parent/family networking activities and educational activities for families in the community.
- Assist with state file reviews and program self-assessment process.
- Participates in weekly staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required:
Master’s degree from an accredited program for Speech and Language Pathology
License:
Wisconsin Speech Therapist License
Certificate of Clinical Competency through American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Valid driver’s license
#3 Occupational Therapist
- Provides early intervention services with child and caretaker to help meet Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) outcomes in natural environments utilizing Primary Coach Approach early intervention evidence-based practice.
- Participates in multi-discipline formal evaluation of developmental skills to determine program eligibility. Assists in completion of evaluation report.
- Participates in team development, review, and evaluation of Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP).
- Serves as primary early intervention coach for families and their children (ages Birth to 3) with developmental delays, primarily children with fine motor, adaptive, and sensory needs including services directed at adaption of the environment, and selection, design, and fabrication of assistive and orthotic devices to facilitate development and promote the acquisition of functional skills.
- Provides advanced coaching and guidance to B3 team and families in the area of fine motor, adaptive, and sensory development and related natural environment intervention strategies. Provides joint coaching to other primary coaches and families when there are needs for additional fine motor, adaptive, and sensory development support and intervention strategies.
- Completes on-going assessment of developmental progress.
- Completes Plan of Care reports and submits to primary care physician for approval.
- Consults and coordinates with Birth to Three team members and other community partners as needed to provide the best possible early intervention services.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, social, economic, educational, individual, and role differences among families served.
- Works as a collaborative, productive, and positive team member in promoting early intervention services within a strong teaming environment.
- Completes necessary documentation and paperwork timely to meet the federal, state, and local Birth to Three standards for documentation and insurance revenue purposes.
- Assist with child find, community awareness, parent/family networking activities and educational activities for families in the community.
- Assist with state file reviews and program self-assessment process.
- Participates in weekly staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required:
Master’s degree from accredited program for Occupational Therapy
License:
Wisconsin Occupational Therapist License
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) certification
Valid driver’s license
Minimum Training and Education
See requirements for each position listed above.
Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
