Early Intervention Specialist
- Brooklyn, NY
- $59,000-62,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Master’s degree in Human Services field required. Certification or licensure in early childhood intervention preferred.
- Knowledge and training in working with children and families including child development stages and family dynamics.
- Prior experience working with children and families known to the Child Welfare system, impacted by Abuse and Trauma preferred.
- Experience working with children with developmental delays or disabilities
- Knowledge of early childhood development and intervention strategies
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse families and communities
- Proficiency in using assessment tools and software
- Strong Engagement, Organizational and Communication skills.
- Knowledge of and commitment to child welfare best practice standards.
- Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments and social justice.
- Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings on call for emergencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrate competency in child development.
- Demonstrate cultural competency.
- Conduct developmental assessments and evaluations to identify areas of delay or concern
- Develop and implement individualized intervention plans based on assessment results
- Collaborate with parents to provide education, support, and resources
- Work with other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and pediatricians
- Monitor and document children's progress toward developmental goals
- Adjust intervention strategies as needed based on ongoing assessments
- Facilitate and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Provide training and support to caregivers and family members
- Advocate for the needs of children and families within the community
- Stay current with best practices and research in early childhood intervention
- Participate in routine meetings with multidisciplinary team and providers
- A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family
- 403B retirement benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick days, and 12 paid holidays)
- Free employee assistance program through National EAP
- Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
- Trainings to support professional and personal development
- Employee wellness program
- Employee recognition activities
$59,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year(35 hours/week)
Hiring Incentive - $1,000 after 500 worked hours.MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.