Early Intervention Service Coordinator Level II

Education, Experience and Special Skills

• Education: Master's Degree in a related field OR;
• Master's Degree in a non-related field and a minimum of two years' experience working with or caring for children birth- K OR;
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program and certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Human Development and Family Studies, Certification or licensure in a relevant field, e.g. occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, nursing, etc., or related field (i.e. child development, social work, psychology, communication disorders, or nutrition) and one of the following:
• A minimum of two years' experience working with or caring for children birth-K
• Completion of the URI Early Intervention Certificate Program which includes 1,000 hours in EI (approx. 6 months @ 40 hours per week) which can be concurrent with coursework upon graduation
• Completion of the RI Early Intervention Certificate Program OR;
• Bachelor's Degree in a non-related field and a minimum of two years' experience working with or caring for children birth- K and completion of the RI Early Intervention Certificate Program
• Provide services that are billable to insurance companies and Medicaid for services provided at the level of a “Qualified Professional” as defined in the Rhode Island EI regulations
• Experience working with young children with behavior disorders, autism or other developmental disabilities preferred. We welcome candidates with early childhood or home visiting experience
• Knowledge of behavioral procedures and experience in developing and implementing programs designed to improve identified behavior challenges
• Valid driver’s license, registration and auto insurance required

Advancement Opportunities

• Extensive new employee orientation
• Initial and on-going “in-house” training in a wide array of topic areas
• Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
• First Aid/CPR Training