Need OH IS or Education Unlimited License The Intervention Specialist provides services tochildren with a variety of developmental disabilities or delays. The Early Intervention Specialist works withchildren in a variety of settings to help implement personalized focused treatmentprograms to increase positive outcomes and independence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supports children and their families with developmentaldisabilities, mental health or behavioral disorders, etc.
Conducts referrals, intakes, and screening relatedactivities
Carries out therapist-prescribed interventions
Assists with physical and motor skills development
Assesses delays with cognitive, adaptive, social/ emotionalskills and communication skills
Provides administration and scoring of development usingappropriate assessment tools
Provides service coordination activities
Works in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team todevelop and implement goals and objectives
Participates in evaluation/assessment process asapplicable
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university preferred
Valid state teaching certificate or early childhood educationas required by state regulations and/or contract
One year experience as an Early Intervention Specialistpreferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the Englishlanguage is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.