Job Description

Are you ready to catapult your career with many diverse opportunities working as a an Early Interventionist? Early Interventionists provide support to families and caregivers of children who qualify for services under the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS). Services are delivered in-home, via telehealth, or at community childcare centers. The role emphasizes family engagement, coaching, and developmental support using evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Drive personal vehicle to assigned home visits and as needed for service coverage.
• Review and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs); observe and interact with children and families, modeling intervention strategies.
• Input timely and accurate documentation into the Tennessee Early Intervention Data System.
• Schedule and maintain consistent appointments with families.
• Attend required trainings and professional development sessions.
• Monitor and document child and family progress on IFSP goals.
• Educate families on Early Intervention principles and the Rights of Infants and Toddlers under Part C of IDEA.
• Adhere to Corporate Compliance Policy, paperwork requirements, and HIPAA regulations.
• Follow universal precautions and confidentiality protocols.

Knowledge and Skills

• Maintain a caseload of 16–20 FTE families (1 FTE = 1 hour per child).
• Utilize Family Guided Routines-Based Intervention (FGRBI) and other evidence-based models in collaboration with families and childcare staff.
• Apply adult learning principles to support family education and engagement.
• Conduct developmental assessments and submit reports to Service Coordinators on schedule (initial, 6-month, and annual reviews).
• Track and support progress toward IFSP goals.
• Work effectively across diverse home and childcare settings, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and flexibility.
• Comply with TEIS Operations Manual, including:
• Timely documentation and service note entry
• Minimum 75% attendance rate
• Service initiation within 30 calendar days
• Remain calm and exercise sound judgment during crises.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and other required software tools.

Educational and Work Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Child and Family Studies
• Early Intervention
• Related fields: Deaf Education, Visual Disabilities, Special Education (K–12), Elementary Education, Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Experience with:
• Children aged birth to three
• Family engagement and coaching

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

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