Early Intervention Specialist

We are looking for a compassionate and innovative Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) to join our team to work with infants, toddlers, and their families, empowering them to overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth in their childs development. As an EIS, you will be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, that helps families with a child who has an identified disability and/or developmental delay by developing strategies within the families and childs daily routine. Youll deliver Specialized Skills Training and Case Management services to families in their natural environments, whether thats at home, daycare, or community settings. Plus, you will be able to connect with families and provide support through a hybrid model of in-person and/or telehealth services. What Youll Do: Collaborate with Families and Team Members: Work alongside families, doctors, other professionals and community partners to evaluate needs, develop personalized treatment plans, and track progress. You'll help the whole family gain the needed tools to assist their child with meeting their full potential. Provide Specialized Skills Training: Support children as they develop functional skills through fun and engaging strategies that encourage growth and independence. Case Management: Help families access the resources they need, from services to advocacy, while ensuring they understand their rights and feel supported throughout the process. Use Creative Coaching Strategies: Implement the Coaching Model, which lets families take the lead in their childs development, ensuring that interventions are personalized and integrated into everyday activities. Trauma-Informed Care: Approach every interaction with empathy and respect, using Trauma-Informed Care principles to create a safe and supportive environment for families. This role isnt just about providing services, its about making meaningful connections, sparking creative solutions, and helping families navigate their unique journeys in a way that works for them. If you're a self-starter with a knack for thinking outside the box, we want you to help families shine! Requirements of early intervention service provision come under the authority of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and are regulated by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. It is expected that certification training will be completed and approved within the first year of employment. Location: Burnet and Williamson Counties Hourly Salary Range: $22.22 - $28.97 Differential Detail: - $1.00 - 2 years previous experience - $0.75/hour bilingual - Up to $4.00/hour tenure with BTCS - $1.00 - Advanced Licensure Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve. Click on https://bbtrails.org/work-with-us/ for additional details on other rewards and compensation, including our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals! Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Family Studies, Child Development or other related major which includes a minimum of 9 hours semester course credit relevant to child development and/or early childhood intervention including 3 hours of semester course credit in early childhood development or early childhood special education. Must have valid Texas drivers license and maintain approved driving record throughout employment. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish. Comprehensive knowledge of typical and atypical development in children birth to three years old. Comprehensive knowledge of childhood conditions relates to the provision of early intervention services. Comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of team and family dynamics. Ability to contribute as a leader and facilitator on teams which include parents, ca egivers, and other professional staff. Ability to perform under minimal supervision with considerable requirements for initiative, discretion, independent thought, judgment, and self-motivation in matters of significance to families as well as the agency. Well-developed interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, time management/organization skills, and basic computer skills. Ability to comprehend and adhere to family-centered, activity-based early intervention practices. Ability to work sensitively with families from a variety of cultural orientations.