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Early Intervention Specialist Ii

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Chantilly, Virginia
Salary
$56,816.03 - $94,693.25 Annually
Closing date
Mar 20, 2021

Job Details

Job Announcement

Works as part of the Infant and Toddler Connection of Fairfax-Falls Church on our team of service coordinators providing specialized service coordination to eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. Monitors Individual Family Service Plans and ensures families are aware of their rights under Part C of 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.

Note: This position is grant funded and will not exceed a salary of $62,000 per year (and $29.8077 per hour).

Illustrative Duties

  • Serves as single point of contact in helping parents obtain the services and assistance they need through the local Early Intervention system of services 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 the 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 family and participates as member of an interdisciplinary evaluation team;
  • Assists in interpreting assessment results for family and in determining eligibility for services;
  • Participates as member of an interdisciplinary team to develop 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 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 in electronic record;
  • Makes referrals and assures 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 volunteer 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: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") 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 and 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.
  • 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.
  • Medication Administration Assistance (VA) - Required within 3 month of hire


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry, a driving record check, and a check with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to the satisfaction of the employer. Appointee must also complete a tuberculosis (TB) test prior to appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bilingual in Spanish.
  • Early Intervention Part C certified.
  • Prior Experience in Early Childhood Education as a case manager or early intervention provider.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive to homes for visits. Ability to lift 20 pounds. Ability to use keyboard driven equipment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

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 status as a veteran 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. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info
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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
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