Early Interventionist - Devils Lake

Our Mission: To Make Independence a Gift for All

Anne Carlsen Center (Anne Carlsen) is a non-profit organization which has been providing supports and services for 80 years to individuals in North Dakota with developmental disability or delay. Rich in tradition, Anne Carlsen has positioned itself on the cutting edge of innovation with unique programs, creative therapies and advanced assistive technologies that meet the specific needs of those we serve.

Be a part of an organization whose mission is to make independence a gift to those in your community!

Location: Devils Lake, ND

Shift: Weekdays

Job Schedule: Part Time or Full Time

Weekly Hours: 24-40

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to provide home-based family-focused early intervention and developmental services to assigned infants and toddlers and their families. The Early Intervention program is provided on a regional basis across the state of North Dakota. This position reports to the Operations Manager, Early Intervention and the Regional VP of Operations and works within the guidelines of ACC policies/procedures, State and Federal Laws, Rules, and Regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS (minimum requirements)

Education and/or years' experience required:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Registered Nursing, Social Work, Special Education, or Speech Therapy with an emphasis on early childhood special needs training or practicum.

• Active licensure in individual discipline or area of study necessary in order to conduct evaluations.

• Knowledge of typical and atypical child development, and specific disabilities is required.

• This position must have a valid driver's license to travel to children's homes plus reliable transportation.

Preferred/Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use time effectively and meet state regulations and timelines. Must be able to adjust each visit based on the circumstances found in the home setting.

• Able to work effectively with a wide variety of professional disciplines to assure an effective developmental plan and activities.

• Flexible personal schedule to conduct assessments and meet with families and other parties at their convenience. Able to adjust activity plans to changing family needs and issues.

• Able to work with a wide variety of social, economic and cultural backgrounds.

• Maintain confidentiality and use appropriate protocols for the release of information

• Professionals from the many disciplines that provide early intervention services may or may not be required to verify additional skills or knowledge for professional licensure in their professions, as these requirements would be governed by professional licensure boards.

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and the physical ability to enter various buildings including homes and to interact with infants and toddlers at their level. Manual dexterity is required to demonstrate and conduct therapeutic activities, use adaptive equipment and enter data into the computer.

• Prior experience in special education, early childhood development or developmental disabilities is helpful.

Supervision of others/decision making aptitude (if applicable): This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

Anne Carlsen offers competitive pay and benefits, employee discounts, paid time off (PTO), and great advancement opportunities! Here are a few examples:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Employer Paid Life & Disability

• 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Plan

• Aflac Voluntary Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Special Employee Events

• Great working environment and ability to strengthen your community!

Employment with the Anne Carlsen Center is contingent upon passing our mandatory drug test, background checks, I-9 document verification, and compliance to our mandatory flu and covid vaccination policies. Anne Carlsen is a drug-free, tobacco-free work environment.

Anne Carlsen is an equal opportunity employer and complies fully with all federal, state, and local employment laws and will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, the presence of any mental or physical disability, status with regard to public assistance or marriage, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

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• Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA