Early Intervention Specialist II
Fairfax County Government, Fairfax, VA, United States
Job Announcement
The Infant and Toddler Connection of Fairfax-Falls Church is looking for a merit full-time Early Intervention Service Coordinator (Early Intervention Specialist II) to join our team of service coordinators providing specialized service coordination to eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. The service coordinator monitors Individual Family Service Plans and ensures families are aware of their rights under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Conducts developmental screenings and works as a member of teams with speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and educators. The ITC Service Coordination team covers 4 regional offices located throughout the county.
To perform duties of this position, the incumbent must have their own reliable car/transportation available for use each day and have the ability to drive to homes for visits. The vehicle must be in safe working order. To endure efficient operation of the program and safety of the employee, a valid driver's license issued by the Division of the Motor Vehicles and an acceptable driving record are required.
Note: This is a grant funded position. Please note that salary will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised salary range ($91,699.71).
Illustrative Duties
Serves as single point of contact in helping parents obtain the services and assistance they need through the local Early Intervention system for the entire length of time that a child is being served.
Provides developmental screening across developmental domains and makes recommendations for further developmental assessment as needed.
Informs the family of procedures for evaluations and assessments; the development, review, and evaluation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP); the delivery of services; the availability of advocacy services; and the family's rights and responsibilities under due process during these procedures.
Assists family and reimbursement staff in making payment arrangements for services.
Provides services in clients' homes, family day care homes, day care centers, other community agency offices, schools, hospitals, and out‑patient clinics.
Coordinates scheduling for families and participates as a member of an interdisciplinary evaluation team.
Assists in interpreting assessment results for family and in determining eligibility for services.
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to develop the IFSP Plan.
Assists the family in determining family priorities, resources, and concerns.
Identifies available community resources, facilitates consensus among team members regarding type, frequency, and intensity of services necessary to meet IFSP outcomes.
Implements strategies and activities in individual or small group sessions to address family outcomes listed in the IFSP.
Provides service coordination across agency lines in center, home, and community‑based settings for children with a wide variety of developmental disabilities.
Facilitates the development and implementation of transition plans for children exiting the Early Intervention system.
Conducts parent and/or other caregiver training.
Maintains regular contact with physicians and specialists providing therapy prescriptions.
Prepares evaluation, home programs, progress reports, and maintains client records electronically.
Makes referrals and ensures utilization of other community services.
Attends and leads in‑service training sessions.
Participates in staff meetings, interagency meetings, and activities as assigned.
Develops and delivers presentations to community groups as assigned.
Supervises students and volunteers as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the philosophy, intent, regulations, and range of services and resources available to families under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Knowledge of Early Intervention practices and eligibility criteria.
Knowledge of early childhood development.
Knowledge of early childhood developmental disabilities.
Ability to provide developmental screening.
Ability to conduct interviews and effectively work and consult with families.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with infants/toddlers, families, team members, and professionals from multiple disciplines and other community agencies.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training sessions.
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports both written and electronically as required.
Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Counseling, Early Childhood, Human Development, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or other disciplines identified as Allied Health professions, plus three years of directly related professional Early Intervention services experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) at the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment with the agency.
Certification as Early Intervention Case Manager or Early Intervention Professional issued by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) within one month of hire.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A tuberculosis (TB) screening will be conducted upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Early Intervention Part C certified.
Prior experience in Early Childhood Education as a case manager.
Experience working with Early Intervention, families, infants and toddlers, or with children who have special needs.
Knowledge of early childhood development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Position is active in nature. Must be able to monitor and observe the activities of program participants, regularly move about or position self to supervise and interact at participants’ level, and occasionally lift, transport, or move up to 50 pounds. Must possess sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. Ability to react quickly to participants’ actions. Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills and respond to emergencies. Administrative and supervisory activities require using keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
EEO STATEMENT Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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To perform duties of this position, the incumbent must have their own reliable car/transportation available for use each day and have the ability to drive to homes for visits. The vehicle must be in safe working order. To endure efficient operation of the program and safety of the employee, a valid driver's license issued by the Division of the Motor Vehicles and an acceptable driving record are required.
Note: This is a grant funded position. Please note that salary will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised salary range ($91,699.71).
Illustrative Duties
Serves as single point of contact in helping parents obtain the services and assistance they need through the local Early Intervention system for the entire length of time that a child is being served.
Provides developmental screening across developmental domains and makes recommendations for further developmental assessment as needed.
Informs the family of procedures for evaluations and assessments; the development, review, and evaluation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP); the delivery of services; the availability of advocacy services; and the family's rights and responsibilities under due process during these procedures.
Assists family and reimbursement staff in making payment arrangements for services.
Provides services in clients' homes, family day care homes, day care centers, other community agency offices, schools, hospitals, and out‑patient clinics.
Coordinates scheduling for families and participates as a member of an interdisciplinary evaluation team.
Assists in interpreting assessment results for family and in determining eligibility for services.
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to develop the IFSP Plan.
Assists the family in determining family priorities, resources, and concerns.
Identifies available community resources, facilitates consensus among team members regarding type, frequency, and intensity of services necessary to meet IFSP outcomes.
Implements strategies and activities in individual or small group sessions to address family outcomes listed in the IFSP.
Provides service coordination across agency lines in center, home, and community‑based settings for children with a wide variety of developmental disabilities.
Facilitates the development and implementation of transition plans for children exiting the Early Intervention system.
Conducts parent and/or other caregiver training.
Maintains regular contact with physicians and specialists providing therapy prescriptions.
Prepares evaluation, home programs, progress reports, and maintains client records electronically.
Makes referrals and ensures utilization of other community services.
Attends and leads in‑service training sessions.
Participates in staff meetings, interagency meetings, and activities as assigned.
Develops and delivers presentations to community groups as assigned.
Supervises students and volunteers as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the philosophy, intent, regulations, and range of services and resources available to families under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Knowledge of Early Intervention practices and eligibility criteria.
Knowledge of early childhood development.
Knowledge of early childhood developmental disabilities.
Ability to provide developmental screening.
Ability to conduct interviews and effectively work and consult with families.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with infants/toddlers, families, team members, and professionals from multiple disciplines and other community agencies.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training sessions.
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports both written and electronically as required.
Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Counseling, Early Childhood, Human Development, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or other disciplines identified as Allied Health professions, plus three years of directly related professional Early Intervention services experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) at the time of appointment and maintained throughout employment with the agency.
Certification as Early Intervention Case Manager or Early Intervention Professional issued by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) within one month of hire.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services Registry check, driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A tuberculosis (TB) screening will be conducted upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Early Intervention Part C certified.
Prior experience in Early Childhood Education as a case manager.
Experience working with Early Intervention, families, infants and toddlers, or with children who have special needs.
Knowledge of early childhood development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Position is active in nature. Must be able to monitor and observe the activities of program participants, regularly move about or position self to supervise and interact at participants’ level, and occasionally lift, transport, or move up to 50 pounds. Must possess sufficient mobility and range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. Ability to react quickly to participants’ actions. Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills and respond to emergencies. Administrative and supervisory activities require using keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
EEO STATEMENT Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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