KENNEDY-DONOVAN CENTER INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position:

PT, OT, Speech Therapist, Nurse, Social Worker, Psychologist

 

Status:

Full or Part time, Non-Exempt

Title

Early Intervention Specialist

 

Benefits:

Eligible

Reports to:

Program Director

 

Location:

New Bedford EI

Supervises:

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

Position Description: As a member of a transdisciplinary team and in partnership with families, promote optimal developmental skills through the provision of activities to meet outcomes outlines on Individualized Family Service Plans. (IFSP)

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Must have required degree and requirements as defined in Early Intervention Operational Standards. (See Below)
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to meet required competency level in Microsoft Office Software.
  • Must have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License, registration and safe driving record.
  • Bilingual/bicultural preferred.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to meet with families and/or individuals within their homes.
  • Moderate travel required
  • Ability to sit for extended time periods.
  • Frequent phone use required.
  • Ability to use a computer.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Participates as a member of the transdisciplinary team in program planning and delivery of services.
  • Participates in intake/screening of new clients.
  • Participates in initial assessments and annual evaluations of children and families contributing to the development of IFSP.
  • Maintains safety and medical standards according to agency policy and procedures.
  • Maintains expected level of productivity.
  • Provides case management and referral services to assigned caseload, including participation in interagency case conferences.
  • Provides home visits to assigned caseload, for purposes of providing developmental stimulation, parent training and support.
  • Responsible for implementation of IFSPs.
  • Participates in parent/child and/or child groups.
  • Provides co-treatment with other members home and center-based.
  • Provides parent education activities.
  • Provides teaching and consultation to team members.
  • Completes narrative reports of assessments, progress reports, IFSPs, and discharge summaries.
  • Maintains appropriate communication with physicians, clinics, and community agencies participating in each child’s care.
  • Coordinates transition/termination process for clients, including referrals to Chapter 766 services when appropriate.
  • Maintains assigned client records according to program procedures.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively in a team approach to service provision.
  • Maintains compliance with all Kennedy-Donovan Center policies and procedures, DPH regulations and requirements.
  • Participates in professional development activities and training necessary to maintain relevant certification/licensure in accordance with their professional discipline and in accordance with EI Operational Standards.
  • Participates in in-service training, team meetings, group and individual supervision.
  • Assists in outreach and program fundraising
  • Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

 

Degree and Requirements:

  • Nurse: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration, Division of Professional Licensure.
  • Occupational Therapy: Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Allied Health Professions.
  • Physical Therapy: Current licensure as a Physical Therapist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Allied Health Professions.
  • Social Work: Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) by the Massachusetts Registry of Social Work.
  • Psychology: A master’s degree from an accredited institution in

a)      Counseling Psychology

b)      Clinical Psychology

c)      Developmental Psychology

d)      Educational Psychology

Or

e)      Current licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions.

f)       Current licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions.

  • Speech and Language Pathology:

a)      Current licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Speech-Language Pathology and Audio logy and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) granted by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association or

b)      Currently in clinical fellowship year prior to being granted a CCC.

 

Submit Resumes to:

Tammy Wunschel - tammy_wunschel@kdc.org  

Kennedy-Donovan Center Early Intervention Program

389 County Street

New Bedford, MA 02740

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer