Education/Training Spec II-Developmental Pediatrics
About The Position
Provides case coordination for special needs children and their families/care providers. Reviews and interprets evaluation and assessment results provided and maintains appropriate records consistent with program requirements. Provides appropriate developmental outcomes and strategies for families and/or professionals working with assigned family. Coordinates client services and referrals to community agencies. Consults with other team members and community providers to ensure continuity of care. Provides home and school observations, as needed, for families. Designs, develops and delivers high quality training programs and support groups, applying best practice models, to families and professionals within our catchment area. Provides coaching to families and care providers on strategies and techniques needed for the special needs child/family in order to meet outcomes. Attends weekly clinical staffing providing input regarding patient case management needs. Attends other divisional meetings, as required. All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in special education or closely related degree; BCaBA or BCBA preferred.
- Experience providing trainings and support groups preferred.
- Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder needed.
Responsibilities
- Provides case coordination for special needs children and their families/care providers.
- Reviews and interprets evaluation and assessment results provided and maintains appropriate records consistent with program requirements.
- Provides appropriate developmental outcomes and strategies for families and/or professionals working with assigned family.
- Coordinates client services and referrals to community agencies.
- Consults with other team members and community providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Provides home and school observations, as needed, for families.
- Designs, develops and delivers high quality training programs and support groups, applying best practice models, to families and professionals within our catchment area.
- Provides coaching to families and care providers on strategies and techniques needed for the special needs child/family in order to meet outcomes.
- Attends weekly clinical staffing providing input regarding patient case management needs.
- Attends other divisional meetings, as required.
- All other duties as assigned.
