Early Intervention Specialist

and the job listing Expires on January 2, 2026

$21.41 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available.

M-Th 7:30am – 5:30pm; F 7:30 – 11:30am; as needed;
Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change

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office, field

The Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) provides comprehensive assessments, interventions and support for children birth to 3 years old with developmental delays or disabilities. This position provides in-home/community-based specialized skills training services as prescribed on the child/family’s Individualized Family Service Plan (ISFP) and accurately documents the services concurrently. This position educates the families and trains them on techniques on how to have their child reach a certain developmental goal while incorporating other areas of development.

The EIS works closely with families, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families served.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Education Required: Bachelors degree from accredited college or university in a field approved by ECI such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Special Education, Child Development, Health, Family Studies, or related field. Must complete 3 semester hours of early childhood special education or 40 clock hours of continuing education in early childhood development or early childhood special education prior to hire.

Experience

Required:

At least 1 year experience in Early Childhood Development or related field or experience with young children with developmental delays preferred.

Registration, Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications

Required:

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver’s license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to Permia Care’s insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
• EIS position requires completion of competency demonstration as mandated by ECI. Must become a fully certified EIS within 1 year.

• Provide specialized skills training in child’s natural environment as prescribed on ISFP.
• Participate in initial and ongoing developmental assessments, Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP) planning and communicating with an interdisciplinary team regarding progress and changes as needed with ECI client.
• Identify child/family needs and provide case management to address child’s educational, social, medical and developmental needs.
• Create and provide strategies to accomplish individualized outcomes for children and families.
• Provide consultation in areas of expertise to families and other team members.
• Monitor the developmental progress and needs of the children on assigned caseload.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team, families, pediatricians, and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of assessments, progress notes and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Meet unit performance measures or targets.
• Maintain assigned caseload.
• Coordinate services appropriately to designated caseload.
• Enter accurate and appropriate documentation of services within timeframe required.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program’s processes.
• Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors, co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectful behavior at…