Early Intervention Specialist - Kingwood/Porter
Company: EasterSeals Greater Houston
Location: Humble
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Easter Seals of Greater Houston,
a leading provider of service to people of all ages, with any type
of disability is currently seeking an Early Intervention Specialist
to provide in-home services out of our North Harris
County/Montgomery County Early Childhood Intervention territory.
The Easter Seals ECI Infant Development program is parent-driven
and focuses on enhancing the development of children ages birth to
36 months with developmental delays or disabilities. It is our goal
to give families the tools they need to make a significant impact
on the development of their children. EIS employees receive a $3000
increase in base pay upon completion of their credentialing. We
provide our full-time employees 5 weeks' paid time off per year in
addition to company holidays. We offer a flexible work schedule as
well, and most employees opt to work a 4/10 schedule. We extend to
our employees the option to enroll in agency-sponsored benefits:
medical, dental, vision, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, Employee
Assistance Program, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan with a
match of 3% after service requirements are met. Position Type :
Full-time (40 hrs.) Location: Kingwood, Porter and surrounding
areas Key responsibilities : Assist families through the enrollment
process: (Intake, Screening, IFSP) Contact families within 5
working days of recruiting a referral. Collect identifying
information from parent report, observations of child, medical
professionals and records. Administer State Screening Tool which
includes: Hearing, Vision, Nutrition, Assistive Technology, Autism
and VCFS. Arrange and facilitate developmental assessments to
determine eligibility. Assist in the development of the
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) State Requirement: Plan
must be written within 45 days of the referral. Assess
developmental skills of assigned clients from birth to the third
birthday: Collect information from case history, parent report,
observation of child, and other professionals. Select and implement
evaluation procedures: adapt procedures to meet individual client
needs. Interpret evaluation results, develop diagnostic
impressions, and make recommendations. Devise and implement
specific, reasonable, and necessary intervention plans for children
experiencing developmental delays, atypical behaviors, and/or
certain medical diagnosis based on evaluation findings and the
Individual Family Service Plan: Develop and implement intervention
strategies for the child based on the needs of the family. Plan and
implement a program of periodic monitoring of children's
developmental functioning through the use of appropriate data
collection: interpret and use data to modify treatment plans,
strategies, materials, and/or instrumentation to meet children's
needs. Provide counseling and supportive guidance regarding the
child's developmental delay, atypical behaviors, and/or medical
diagnosis to family and caregivers. Schedule and prioritize direct
and indirect service activities within established timelines:
document professional contacts and clinical reports in a timely
manner. Provide direct services to children and their families at
home, daycare or other "natural environment". State Requirement:
Services must begin within 28 days of writing the IFSP. Complete
all client paperwork, timesheets, expense reports, schedules,
Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) and any other required paperwork;
submit on time to Director/Assistant Director and/or appropriate
personnel as designated in procedures. Agency expectation is that
you will be proficient in our Providersoft and other agency
software within 60 days. Insure maximum service delivery through
management of a Director/Assistant Director-approved schedule
(based on assigned caseload by intensity, frequency and location of
services). Current staff expectation is that a minimum of 65 hours
of services will be delivered monthly. Communicate effectively with
families, physicians, other agency representatives, co-workers, and
the community at large. Serve as the Service Coordinator for
assigned clients as outlined in the Service Coordination Module.
Coordinate and collaborate the delivery of services with other
interdisciplinary team members and contact therapist. Assist
Director/Assistant Director in training new staff when requested.
Participate with other department staff members in the development
and presentation of educational materials, in-services, and
training courses. Identify and refer children/families for related
services including, but not limited to, audiological, educational,
medical, psychological, sociological, or other EASTER SEALS
Programs such as the toy lending library, respite, etc., as needed.
Maintain ethical and professional conduct. Conduct should reflect
the code of ethics and standards of recognized professional
licensing organizations within each discipline and of EASTER SEALS
of Greater Houston. Serve as an ambassador for EASTER SEALS by
volunteering at EASTER SEALS events. Be available for agency fairs
and speaking engagements. Required qualifications: Bachelors in an
approved degree as listed in ECI Policy III.8a, or a Bachelors of
Arts or Science from an accredited institution Minimum of 18 hours
of college coursework relevant to early intervention service
provision, including three hours of semester course credit in early
childhood development or early childhood special education.
Continuing Education Units (preferably in topics relating to the
birth to Three population) Successful completion of the Competency
Demonstration System required for all EIS professionals. Willing to
drive 75% in and around assigned area(s) Highly effective
communication skills including listening, speaking, nonverbal
communication, computer skills and writing skills Physical
requirements: Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist and
reach Ability to sit on the floor or on a low chair for up to 30
minutes at a time Ability to lift up to 30 pounds Preferred
Qualifications: Bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish
Continuing Education Units (preferably in topics relating to the
birth to Three population) Successful completion of the Competency
Demonstration System required for all EIS professionals. Job Posted
by ApplicantPro
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