Early Service Provider; preference SLP, OT, or EC Teacher ZS endorsement

• Understand and adhere to FERPA requirements for family confidentiality.
• Conduct assessments of family, clinical observation, developmental, and health history with tools provided.
• Complete timely and accurate written documentation of evaluations and services provided.
• Create written evaluation reports and enter into student management systems, such as EdPlan, while complying with state-mandated timelines.
• Effectively organize a variety of paperwork and provide case management.
• Act as Service Coordinator by arranging initial and ongoing visits with families and coordinating with other COPESD staff by the state-mandated timelines, resulting in appropriate services.
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve collaboratively with teams of service providers in partnership with the family.
• Work toward a positive, productive relationship with families of Early On eligibility.
• Collaborate and work cooperatively with COP ESD and community colleagues to further support families.
• Attend program updates with Early On Training and Technical Assistance (EOTTA) and any other training pertinent to the position.
• Take initiative and work independently when given a variety of responsibilities and assigned tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Education: Bachelor’s or higher degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education with ZS endorsement, Speech and Language Pathology, School Social Work, or Occupational Therapy, or a related field.

Experience: Early On home visiting or a minimum of 1 – 3 years of experience working with children and families (0-3) in an early childhood/home setting, preferred.

Knowledge: Early On process, Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA-2), Devereux Early Childhood Assessment for Infants and Toddlers (DECA), and student management systems. Additional preferred knowledge includes but is not limited to teaming, family coaching practices, Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework, Theraplay, Trauma-Informed Care, and/or Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI). Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
Valid Michigan driver’s license and certification of specialization is required. Essentials of Early On® and/or Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health Endorsement (IMH-E) preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.