ECI FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Company:  BILLINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
Location: Billings
Closing Date: 22/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Billings School District 2 has an immediate need for an Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Family Support Specialist to assist families who have children from birth to 36 months of age with disabilities or developmental delays through family training, counseling and home visits, special instruction, and support coordination. Position: 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE); 12 months; 8 hours per day; Monday - Friday with occasional evenings. Will travel to make family visits within "DDP Region III", the assigned 11 county region to be served by ECI (Yellowstone, Bighorn, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Wheatland, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Judith Basin, Fergus, Petroleum). Will be based at the ECI office at 2016 Grand Ave with daily visits to families? homes within the 11 county region. Consideration given to applicants living in communities within the 11 county DDP Region III. Pay: $20.68 per hour for 90-day probationary period; then $22.98 per hour regular pay. Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education or related field. - Prefer at least two years of experience in Special Education or Early Childhood Education or any equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to complete and establish Comprehensive Certification as a Family Support Specialist with the State of Montana (Department of Public Health and Human Services) within two years of starting employment. - This position requires the employee to have their own reliable vehicle, a current MT Driver's License, and proof of valid auto insurance. Abilities - Learn new skills quickly and effectively during intensive orientation training. - Organize, develop, and implement child and family programs. - Problem-solve with creative solutions to challenges. - Meet deadlines and fulfill expectations according to State Part C rules and procedures. - Schedule family visits and manage time/travel efficiently. - Communicate effectively. - Analyze child and family needs and develop appropriate Individualized Family Service Plan and Child Outcome Summaries. - Individualize training, counseling and home visits, and family coaching based on IFSP. - Coordinate and manage early intervention services. - Gather and disseminate reports/information upon request. - Provide parent training. - Advocate for family needs. - Provide resource assistance and support coordination to families. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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