Principal Accountabilities: (essential job
functions):1. Performs duties of
Service Coordination and Developmental Specialist as defined by the NM
Department of Health Family Infant Toddler Program for Children referred to the
early intervention program at LifeROOTS.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 2. Provides
interim service coordination and completion of family and medical history, arrangement
for evaluation, development of IFSP, coordination of IFSP services both within
and outside the agency and assistance to access services and transition
planning and assistance
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 3. Maintains
individual records, i.e. daily notes, billing information, IFSP information,
and evaluation reports, for all assigned children, entering accurate
information in a timely fashion.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 4. Provides
assessments on the disability or ability of a child, help with his/her plan of
education and provide techniques to help modify the behavior of the child.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 5. Provides families with
information, skills, and support to enhance the child’s development.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 6. Provides services that
address all Developmental areas such: Cognitive, communication, physical/motor
(including vision and hearing), social or emotional and adaptive development.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 7. Works with team to
assist families in achieving their goals.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 8. Participates as a member of a Trans/interdisciplinary team.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 9. Complies
with standards of ethics established for the early childhood professionals.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 10. Works with staff to
contribute to planning and program development.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 11. Provides
supervision to Developmental Specialist I.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 12. Maintains
clean, pleasant and safe classroom conditions.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 13. Maintains
expected level of efficiency.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 14. Works with families
needing family education and guidance.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 15. Participates
in community awareness campaign and distribution of public relations material.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 16. Participates
in departmental planning.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 17. Presents program in a
positive manner to the public.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 18. Complies with standards
of ethics for social workers or counselors, if licensed.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 19. Maintains expected level
of efficiency.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 20. Complies with all
applicable LifeROOTS policies and procedures.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 21. Exercises personnel
authority with respect to employment, training, salary changes, performance
appraisals and termination of assigned staff members.
22. Responsible for
participation in the company’s quality improvement program and ensures that all
department-applicable quality improvement requirements are fulfilled.
23. Responsible for
participation in the company’s financial management and ensures that all
department-applicable fiscal responsibilities are fulfilled.
tab-stops:list .5in left 2.0in 2.5in'> 24. Responsible for
participation in the company’s Health and Safety program and ensure that all
department-applicable safety requirements are fulfilled.
none;punctuation-wrap:simple;text-autospace:none;vertical-align:baseline'> 25. Performs other related
duties as assigned by the Children’s and Therapy Services Manager.
