Early Intervention Specialist | Longview
Early Intervention Specialist (ECI)
Location: Longview, TX (Serving Gregg, Harrison, Panola, Marion, Upshur, and Rusk Counties)
Pay: Entry $21.50 per hour; $22.23 per hour after full certification
Job Type: Full-time
Role Overview
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of children and their families? Community Healthcore is seeking a dedicated Early Intervention Specialist to join our Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) team.
In this role, you will work directly with children aged 0-2 who have developmental delays, providing essential services and family-centered support across East Texas.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Work Environment & Travel
This position offers a dynamic environment where services are delivered in-office and in the field (homes, daycares, etc.). You will travel across Gregg, Harrison, Panola, Marion, Upshur, and Rusk counties to meet families where they are.
Early Intervention Specialist (ECI)
Location: Longview, TX (Serving Gregg, Harrison, Panola, Marion, Upshur, and Rusk Counties)
Pay: Entry $21.50 per hour; $22.23 per hour after full certification
Job Type: Full-time
Role Overview
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of children and their families? Community Healthcore is seeking a dedicated Early Intervention Specialist to join our Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) team.
In this role, you will work directly with children aged 0-2 who have developmental delays, providing essential services and family-centered support across East Texas.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
- Service Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact, coordinating services within the ECI program and across community agencies.
- Family-Centered Practice: Partner with families to design learning environments and curriculum plans that enhance their child's skill development.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Serve on the ECI Interdisciplinary Team to implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).
- Documentation: Maintain timely high-quality, accurate files and record data neatly and objectively.
- Community Advocacy: Build professional relationships with community entities to support public awareness of ECI services.
- Education: Bachelor's or Graduate degree from an accredited university with specialization in Early Childhood Development, Human Development & Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, or Special Education.
- Licensure: Valid Driver's License and insurable driving record required.
- Certification: Ability to obtain Early Intervention Specialist credentials within the required timeframe (training provided).
- Physical Ability: Must be able to lift up to 44 lbs and perform physical activities such as crawling, kneeling, and bending.
- Independence: Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Communication: Proficiency in verbal and written English; ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
- Tech-Savvy: Ability to work with computers and electronic health records.
- Resilience: Ability to handle emergency/crisis intervention with a calm, professional demeanor.
Work Environment & Travel
This position offers a dynamic environment where services are delivered in-office and in the field (homes, daycares, etc.). You will travel across Gregg, Harrison, Panola, Marion, Upshur, and Rusk counties to meet families where they are.