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Oklahoma Indigent Defense System · 1 day ago

Early Development Specialist

Murray, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$43K/yr - $59K/yr

2+ years exp

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System is seeking an Early Development Specialist to provide early intervention for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, ages birth to five, and their families across the State of Oklahoma. The role involves planning and implementing home visits, engaging families in assessments, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Provides early intervention for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, ages birth to five and their families across the State of Oklahoma

Maintains contact/home visits working toward positive outcomes

Plans/implements home visits and other interactions designed to address IFSP outcomes for children and families within their natural routines

Video conferencing may be utilized to provide services per program guidelines

Engages family and child in ongoing assessment and evaluation in order to appropriately address next steps

Participates as a member of a team during evaluation/assessment

Ensures early intervention services and documentation is in compliance with state and federal laws and mandates

Organizes/leads family engagement events and educational opportunities for families and children

Collaborates within community programs and resources to support families and children

Works in partnership with OSD’s Early Childhood Education Centers/Teachers on goals for children jointly enrolled ECEC and FEELS

Plans/implements training/mentoring for parent advisors, community partners, and educational partners on core competencies related to working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing

Organizes/leads parent/infant/toddler classes at OSD Early Childhood Education Centers or other locations determined by department

Establishes IFSPs and attending IEPs as requested and oversees transition from IDEA Part C to Part B

Attends workshops, conferences, presentations, and other training opportunities as required by the program

Must be willing to perform all job-related travel

Qualification

Deaf EducationEarly InterventionSpeech Language PathologyHome-based InterventionAmerican Sign LanguageFamily EngagementAssessmentEvaluationTeam Collaboration

Required

Master's Degree with area of concentration in Deaf Education, Early Intervention/Early Childhood, or Speech Language Pathology or similar field; or Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Education or in a related field and 2 years of experience in providing home-based intervention to children who are deaf and hard of hearing

Current certification in deaf education is required

Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel