Trainer​/EIS

Salary
: $24.77 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift
: 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

Driving required
: Y

Settings
: office, field

The Trainer/Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) trains all new Early Intervention Specialists and ECI Service Coordinators, provides on‑going training to all EIS staff and provides training as needed to contract therapists. This position instructs and guides all new employees through the EIS credentialing process mandated by the State of Texas. The Trainer/EIS enters the EIS registry data for employee credentialing/re‑certification completion dates.

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.

• Trains all new and current EIS staff as well as contract therapists as needed.
• Works closely with Team Leads and Directors to determine best training plans for employees.
• Submit all credentialing activities completed by new EISs to Deputy ECI Director for credentialing binder.
• Enter the EIS registry data for employee credentialing/re‑certification completion dates.
• Meet unit performance measures or targets.
• Maintain assigned 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 all times.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor.
• Open and process mail/email in an timely manner.
• Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests timely and accurately.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform all work functions and interactions using a trauma informed approach.
• Display professionalism when representing Permia Care and the program in the community.
• Maintain compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain valid and current driver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation at all times. Driving may be required for this position.
• Complete all training as assigned prior to due date.
• Other duties as assigned.

(these duties are not designated as essential for the purposes of ADA; they are still required duties):

• Fill in for other ECI…