| Location | Carlisle, PA |
| Salary | $55,867.50 Per Year |
Department: MH/IDD/EI
Sub-Department: EI
Pay Grade: 111
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Human Services Manager (EI)
Supervises: N/A
Job Summary:
This position provides intake, evaluation, referral, and monitoring services for children birth to three years of age who are being considered for/or enrolled in the Early Intervention Program.
Essential Job Functions:
Conduct intakes with children(s) and families. Schedule evaluations for eligibility as required.
Develops and coordinates Individualized Family Services Plans.
Monitors services provided to families.
Maintains records and documentation on all services provided via the Pelican system.
Screens and/or coordinates services to assess children’s developmental needs.
Ensures children and families receive appropriate services within the least restrictive environments and regulated timeframes.
Interacts with children and families, external agencies, government departments, and outside service providers in regard to daily work duties.
Advises parents of their rights and procedural safeguards in regards to Early Intervention services.
Serves as an advocate for children and parents.
Promotes safety within the family’s natural environment.
Facilitates meetings with consumers, families, providers, etc. as required.
Attends meetings, trainings, and in-services as required by regulation.
Operates computer and software programs and other office equipment as necessary to carry out job duties. Uses laptop and/or MIFI regularly at meetings and off-site work.
Performs other job related duties and support services as required.
Travels frequently to agencies, individuals’ homes, or to other job-related duties.
Some evening work (attendance at appointments, meetings, etc.) is involved in the performance of the job.
Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work:
Education:
Prior to employment, individual must receive clearances from: PA State Police, FBI, PA Child Abuse, and Office of Inspector General (OIG). Must maintain clearances throughout employment.
Work Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential job duties.
Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Must possess initiative and problem solving skills.
Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with clients, co-workers and others.
Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to client and staff information and records and program information.
Must possess technical knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment with accuracy and reasonable speed, as necessary to carry out essential job duties.
Must possess ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess some knowledge of early intervention regulations, Act 212, budgeting and other Federal, State, and County rules and regulations.
Must possess technical knowledge and special training and clinical expertise in handling early intervention situations and job duties.
Must possess effective listening, counseling, and psychological skills in dealing with children, parents and providers.
Must possess knowledge of and ability to interact effectively with other departments or agencies as needed.
Must possess ability to practice organizational, good time and stress management skills, and to practice use of good judgment in assessing needs and services of clients.
Must possess some knowledge of and ability to perform math functions and prepare required reports, budgets, and/or statistics.
Must possess ability to skillfully resolve conflicts and negotiate effective resolutions.
Must possess effective interpersonal skills in dealing with children, families, co-workers, agencies, therapists, physicians, etc.
Physical & Mental Demands:
Must possess ability to record, deliver and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions
Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, driving, bending, twisting and reaching necessary to carry out job duties.
Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; torso as necessary to carry out duties of job.
Light work with lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of twenty pounds.
Must be in good general health.
Must demonstrate emotional stability.
Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.
Must be able to physically and mentally react quickly in the event of a disturbance or physical outbreak.
Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.
Work Environment:
Works indoors in adequate work space, lighting but with fluctuations in ventilation, and temperature.
Works with average indoor exposure to noise, stress, and disruptions.
Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.
Works in conditions of potential outbursts or disruptive behavior of clients.
Travels frequently to meet with consumers in various locations.
Works in unpredictable locations where noise, stress, disruptions, dust and dirt can be above average (family homes).
Works offsite at various locations several times per week in region assigned (home, park, library, etc.).
Mission Statement:To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.
We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!
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