Early Intervention Specialist- Early Head Start

Early Intervention Specialist
- Early Head Start

This position coordinates all disability services for students ages 0 to 3. Oversees the assessment and implementation of referral services and Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP). Serves as a liaison for all internal and external stakeholders on IFSP or other developmental providers and ensures compliance with all Early Head Start requirements.

Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP) Implementation

• Interacts with referral specialists and families to obtain IFSP documentation to understand student needs within their program; reviews IFSP and collaborates with internal stakeholders to implement.
• Supports internal stakeholders to implement IFSP; ensures goals are implemented and the classroom environment is setup for student success; provides ideas and strategies for internal stakeholders when they have students with IFSPs.
• Educates parents and families on IFSP and provides parents and families with their rights and responsibilities and information on the plan and services; assists the family with arranging additional services if needed and informs the family of appropriate community resources.
• Monitors the goals in the IFSP and meets with all stakeholders to discuss progress and recommendations, reviews goals and transition plans; ensures work plans are reviewed updated on an annual basis or as needed to effectively support the student.
• Completes and maintains all required documentation and enters required information into relevant systems; documentation includes student files, IFSP forms, reports, logs, service information, etc., maintains compliance to meet all requirements and regulations.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Psychology, Social Services, or related field. Masters Preferred.

Experience:

• 3 years of early childhood education with a focus on working with children with disabilities.

Clayton Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting. Child abuse and neglect state registry, MVR and a national sex offender registry check every 5 years.
• Must have a valid license driver's license with evidence of active vehicle insurance
• Pediatric first aid and CPR certification
• Current PPD-TB testing, standard immunizations, and annual health statement, or willingness to obtain as required
• Participate in training programs, workshops, and meetings related to the role
• Maintains strong technology proficiency and quickly adapts to new systems, applications, and digital solutions.

Skills, Competencies & Behavioral Expectations:

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the organization's mission and values
• Exhibits accountability and ownership by taking responsibility for commitments, actions, and results.
• Creates a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment for children, families, and employees.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, while building strong relationships and influencing employees at all levels.
• Builds strong relationships through teamwork that prioritizes safety and well-being.
• Problem-solving with resilience, emotional intelligence, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of economic, cultural and societal challenges of ethnically and diverse communities preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Early Head Start requirements
• Ability to manage external agency relationships with organizations serving needs of students
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of Individualized Family Service Plan
• Ability to build relationships, influence others with strong customer service, and interpersonal skills; can relate to others from a variety of backgrounds
• Leadership skills with the ability to build effective and credible relationships
• Attention to detail with the ability to maintain and organize documents and files
• Ability to understand and perform basic mathematical computations; can apply basic analytical skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team; can remain calm in stressful situations
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment, Schedule &

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours outside of normal business…