Early Intervention Specialist; Remote Borger

This position is a fully remote position that will require travel between districts in the Borger, Texas area

Upholds ECI mission, values, and goals by providing service coordination and direct services to eligible children and their families.

• Hold a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited university in a field related to early childhood intervention.
• At least nine semester credit hours relevant to early childhood intervention and three semester credit hours focusing on early childhood development or early childhood special education. Related fields include psychology, social work, counseling, special education, sociology, early childhood development, early care and early childhood, early childhood special education, or human development and family studies. Other degrees can be considered with correct college coursework.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Willingness and ability to successfully complete (within one year of hire date) additional required highly skilled and advanced training in the Competency Demonstration System which certifies staff to assess and analyze non-typical child development vs. typical development.
• Experience working with young or severely/profoundly delayed children preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and infant/early toddler assessment preferred.
• Training or experience in record keeping, case management, and parent training preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively and build rapport with ECI team, families, community agencies, medical personnel, and local education agencies required.
• Ability to take initiative in completing job tasks required.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office programs and ability to learn new technology systems.

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
• Posture:
  Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting, frequent standing, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and standing.
• Motion:
  Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching, occasional driving.
• Lifting:
  Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more).
• Environment:
  Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent region wide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise.
• Mental Demands:
  Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion.
• Regular Attendance is an essential function.