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The general function of the department:

Evaluate and treat individual children from birth to three years of age and support families following guidelines set by NJEI system.

The primary purpose of this position:

Act as a member of the core Early Intervention team and work with the child and family to develop strategies that support motoric and postural deficits.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Complete eligibility determinations, assessments, IFSPs, 6 month and annual reviews.
• Staff instructions for carrying out transdisciplinary approach to early intervention services.
• Assess physical development of each child.
• Identify primary physical problem in childs development areas.
• Formulate IFSP to meet each childs needs in conjunction with the family.
• Provide services to the child and family in the natural setting as determined by the IFSP.
• Explore adaptive equipment for proper positioning and assist family with this decision.
• Communicate effectively with staff, director, children and families.
• Complete all required reports, session sheets, updates, and annual reviews.
• Deliver required original paperwork for evaluations, assessments, annual reviews and service sessions to Step by Step office by deadlines designated by program director and evaluation coordinator.
• Schedule family visits within acceptable timelines as per procedural safeguards.
• Participate in bi-monthly team meetings.
• Complete all mandatory Early Intervention trainings within required timelines.
• Demonstrate acceptable levels of job performance by attaining productivity goals mutually agreed upon with Program Director.
• Perform all other miscellaneous duties as assigned.