Special Educator, Early Intervention Program - Per Visit

Summary

Provides child development evaluations; determines goals and plan of treatment for behaviorally disordered toddlers, including those diagnosed with or suspected to have autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

Provides child development evaluations; determines goals and plan of treatment for behaviorally disordered toddlers, including those diagnosed with or suspected to have autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation/assessment skills including ongoing determination of the effectiveness of interventions and modification of the treatment plan as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with family in providing education and literature in accordance with age, physical condition, developmental level and cultural needs.
• Develops behavior management programs for the home environment and community setting. Develops and implements age appropriate principles of reinforcement.
• Maintains records measuring effectiveness of behavioral programs, including mastery levels.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, client records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and departmental guidelines.
• Effectively communicates with other team members, including program assistant(s). Utilizes other support staff as appropriate.

Minimum of two years experience providing direct care services to individuals ages birth to 5 implementing behavioral intervention programs.

Minimum of Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in one of the following disciplines: special education, early childhood or psychology.

Crisis Management Certification preferred.

Coursework in behavioral methodology for children.

Valid driver's license may be required.

$55.00 - $130.00 Hourly

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance;

tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.