KENNEDY-DONOVAN CENTER, INC.

Date: May 20, 2006

A vacancy is announced in the following full time or part time positions:

The salary range is: Per salary scale

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 outlined on Individualized Family Service Plans. (IFSP)

Qualifications:

• Must have required degree and requirements as defined in Early Intervention Operational Standards. (See attached.)new ceis credentials.htm
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to meet required competency level in Microsoft Office Software.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to meet with families and/or individuals within their homes.
• Moderate travel required.
• Frequent phone use required.
• Ability to use 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.
• Maintain safety and medical standards according to agency policy and procedures.
• Maintain 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
• Participate in parent/child and/or child groups.
• Provide co-treatments with other team members home and center-based.
• Provide parent education activities.
• Provide 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.
• Maintain assigned client records according to program procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively in a team approach to service provision.
• Maintain compliance with all Kennedy-Donovan Center policies and procedures, OCCS/DPH regulations and requirements.
• Participate 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.
• Participate in inservice training, team meetings, group and individual supervision.
• Assist in outreach and program fundraising activities.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Submit Resumes to: Robin Weber, mailto:robin_weber@kdc.org

Kennedy-Donovan Center Early Intervention Program

176 Main Street, Suite 12

Southbridge, MA 01550