Looking Upwards Early Intervention

is seeking to hire an

Early Childhood Educator/Family Service Coordinator

to provide support to families and children from birth to 3 years old.

Join a transdisciplinary team of experts making a difference in the lives of young children. As an Educator/Service Coordinator in Looking Upwards Inc, Early Intervention Program, you will be responsible for individualized service plans to help children improve developmental skills in partnership with their families. By providing home-based programming, you can help parents feel confident in supporting their child’s growth long after your visit is over.

With Looking Upwards, Early Intervention, you’ll work in a supportive environment with a qualified team of social workers, developmental specialists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists who are always willing to answer specific questions or collaborate for a co-treatment. You will also have the flexibility to schedule your home visits and, as a part of a larger nonprofit, you will benefit from resources and professional development to grow your career.

The following qualifications are necessary:

• Must have a minimum of a BA/BS in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Teaching Certification
• Must be able to coach and demonstrate interventions to parents which support their child’s ability for social emotional growth, skill development and actions to meet their needs
• Must have experience as a case manager to include intakes, treatment plan development, and collaboration with school department during transition period
• 2 years’ experience providing supports to children with disabilities or other health care needs
• Must demonstrate excellent family centered practices
• Will need to travel to homes within Rhode Island
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Is solution oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking skills; creativity a must
• Professional and proficient writing and computer skills
• Can work autonomously and is self-directed
• Must be flexible and available to work the varied hours to meet the needs of the program and families
• Positive recommendation of current supervisor or employer

Position posted until filled.

If interested, please visit our website at www.lookingupwards.org
and complete an online application.
OR
You can email your resume directly to Aimee Halm at ahalm@lookingupwards.org