Early Interventionist, Home And Community

Posting Number SAECC3755 Advertised Title Early Interventionist, Home and Community Campus Location Park Avenue Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 023572 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Instruction Curriculum Leadership Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in early childhood special education, early childhood education, child and family studies (child development), early intervention, deaf education or visual disabilities, special education K-12, elementary education, communication disorders and speech language pathology and/or related field.

Related field means a degree in social work, nursing, psychology, education administration, and/or sociology. Related field degrees require a minimum of three (3) years documented experience working with children with disabilities 0-5 years of age and their families. This requirement does not apply to Grantee staff who provided these services prior to July 1, 2014.

Must be able to independently control own workflow and actively participate in collaboration. Must have valid driver's license and private, fully insured vehicle. Required competency with laptop computers, Excel and Microsoft Office.

Special Conditions

Provides assessment and intervention services to assist families in fostering the growth and development of children, birth through age four, who have been identified as having developmental delays by the state coordinating/funding agency, Tennessee Early Intervention Systems (TEIS).

Work is typically performed in the family's home or within natural settings in the community, such as childcare environments as well as video conference platforms. Special instruction and support is offered within a family-centered, strength-based philosophy and approach. The Developmental Therapist will participate as a team member to support the development and implementation of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) for families in the Memphis and Shelby County Tennessee area.

First consideration to be given to current University of Memphis employees.

This is a grant-funded position contingent upon funding availability. The grant end date is 06/30/2024. The budget for the position is already in place.

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Work Schedule

Monday

• Friday

8:00 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m.

May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule.

Posting Date 03/08/2024 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range $40,000 - $43,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Working conditions may require lifting up to 25 pounds.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system.

Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of child development (infants and toddlers), developmental disabilities, family support and adult learning principles. Assessment and intervention techniques and applications.

Special education laws. Family and community systems. Establishes and maintains effective and culturally sensitive relationships with families and other professionals.

Provide information clearly and concisely both in written and oral forms. Independently plans and executes work effectively.

Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)