Position Overview Under the supervision of the Manager of Early Intervention, the Early Intervention Specialist supports infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with suspected or diagnosed developmental delays, includi…
Position Overview Under the supervision of the Manager of Early Intervention, the Early Intervention Specialist supports infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with suspected or diagnosed developmental delays, includi…
Skills: Developmental Assessment, Collaborative Coaching, Family-Centered Approach, Early Intervention, Visual Impairment Support
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree, professional certificate
Posted 5d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide developmental assessments and coaching to infants and toddlers with visual impairments and their families within home and community settings. Collaborate with specialists and community partners to implement individualized strategies and support the child's participation in daily routines.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field. Candidates should hold licensure as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI) or Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS).
Full job description
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Manager of Early Intervention, the Early Intervention Specialist supports infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with suspected or diagnosed developmental delays, including visual impairments or low vision, and their families.
This role uses a coaching and family-centered approach grounded in the principles of Ohio Early Intervention to promote the child’s participation in everyday routines and activities. Services are delivered in the home and community using a strengths-based, routines-focused approach in alignment with the Ohio Early Intervention model.
This role supports families in understanding and building upon their child’s visual abilities while fostering independence, confidence, and meaningful engagement in everyday activities.
This is a year-round position and does not follow a traditional school year schedule.
Essential Functions
Provide developmental assessments and ongoing support using a routines- based, strengths-focused approach.
Partner with families through collaborative coaching to create and embed individualized strategies within daily routines, promoting the child’s growth, access, participation, and learning
Support families in understanding the impact of visual impairment on development, providing guidance and modeling strategies such as environmental adaptations, optimal positioning, play-based engagement, and pre-braille/visual skill development
Develop and implement center-based services (if appropriate)
Attend ophthalmology appointments with families when beneficial to service coordination.
Collaborate within the Primary Service Provider (PSP) model, consulting with specialists in vision, OT, PT, speech, and O&M as needed.
Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with families and community partners.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation according to agency and state requirements.
Determine eligibility and service needs; support referrals to county HMG/EI programs and community partners.
Participate in ISP and/or IFSP development and team meetings, utilizing the coaching model to ensure coordinated service delivery.
Participate in transition planning and Transition Planning Conferences (TPC); attend ETR/IEP meetings when possible
Coordinate with Cleveland Sight Center Clinic and families for eyeglass assistance or other vision-related supports.
Engage in ongoing professional development related to early childhood development, visual impairments, and the Ohio EI model.
Provide onboarding support to include coaching, initiating shadowing opportunities, and instruction and review of assessment methods as needed for new EI staff.
Support department and agency events as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Developmental Specialist certification preferred.
Experience supporting infants and toddlers or young children with developmental delays, ideally in home-based or community settings.
Licensure as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI) or Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS).
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Intervention Specialist, Child Development, Social Work, or a related field.
Related keywords
Early InterventionVisual ImpairmentLow VisionOhio Early Intervention ModelTVICOMSIFSPISPDevelopmental SpecialistPrimary Service Provider ModelOrientation & MobilityEarly Childhood Special EducationRoutines-Based InterventionStrengths-Based Approach
Our mission: To provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1906
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
1,540
Our Mission:
To provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world.
Who we are:
We are a team of professionals dedicated to providing the support and tools needed to navigate the visual world. Our team of optometrists, vision rehabilitation therapists, teachers, employment specialists and other staff assess one’s needs with empathy and professionalism, seeking to help each individual understand his or her unique vision-related challenges and the resources available to them.
Why We Are Here:
We live in a world that is designed for those with clear vision, creating challenges for those with less than clear vision. These challenges can be intimidating, isolating, and seemingly unfair, but, we believe the quality of one’s sight should not determine the quality of one’s life. Our mission is to provide support and tools to overcome sight challenges that exist in the visual world.
What We Do:
We assess each individual’s specific needs, seeking to understand their vision-related challenges and goals. We then create an individualized plan to support them in reaching those goals through training on a variety of tools and techniques. We educate the community about the resources and opportunities available for those with less than clear vision, while also advocating for community awareness in a world designed for those with clear vision.
How We Do It:
We support individuals of all ages with a high level of compassion and expertise through individualized services that may include:
-Vision exams and assessments
-Recommendations and instruction on low vision aids and assistive technology
-Training on tools and techniques
-Education and support to children and families
-Employment opportunities within CSC or other organizations
-Advocacy for accessibility needs in school, work and community
-Recreation and socialization activities
-Counseling and peer support groups
Offices: 1909 East 101st Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, US
Our mission: To provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1906
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
LinkedIn followers
1,540
Our Mission:
To provide individualized support and tools to navigate the visual world.
Who we are:
We are a team of professionals dedicated to providing the support and tools needed to navigate the visual world. Our team of optometrists, vision rehabilitation therapists, teachers, employment specialists and other staff assess one’s needs with empathy and professionalism, seeking to help each individual understand his or her unique vision-related challenges and the resources available to them.
Why We Are Here:
We live in a world that is designed for those with clear vision, creating challenges for those with less than clear vision. These challenges can be intimidating, isolating, and seemingly unfair, but, we believe the quality of one’s sight should not determine the quality of one’s life. Our mission is to provide support and tools to overcome sight challenges that exist in the visual world.
What We Do:
We assess each individual’s specific needs, seeking to understand their vision-related challenges and goals. We then create an individualized plan to support them in reaching those goals through training on a variety of tools and techniques. We educate the community about the resources and opportunities available for those with less than clear vision, while also advocating for community awareness in a world designed for those with clear vision.
How We Do It:
We support individuals of all ages with a high level of compassion and expertise through individualized services that may include:
-Vision exams and assessments
-Recommendations and instruction on low vision aids and assistive technology
-Training on tools and techniques
-Education and support to children and families
-Employment opportunities within CSC or other organizations
-Advocacy for accessibility needs in school, work and community
-Recreation and socialization activities
-Counseling and peer support groups
Offices: 1909 East 101st Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, US