Early Intervention

Paraprofessional Referral Specialist

Exceptional team with generous PTO and professional development benefits

Are you seeking a rewarding career where you can impact the life of a child while expanding your own professional development? PIC is a unique organization that offers early intervention services for infants and toddlers in Alaska. Surround yourself with a team of supportive professionals and experience the many rewards of this unique work environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS for Paraprofessional Referral Specialist:

Must be able to apply for and receive a level 7 or higher on the Alaska SEED (System for Early Education Development) Registry. Minimum educational requirement: CDA, or PAT certificate or, 12 hours college-level hours in early childhood education, or SEED approved field. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.

THE ORGANIZATION:

PIC’s mission is to promote the growth and development of young children who experience developmental delays by supporting and strengthening parents. PIC believes:

· All families are special, unique and respected

· Families make choices and decisions about the services they receive

· Families receive information in a sensitive and unbiased manner so they can make the best choices for their child and family

· Families receive the service they need to help them achieve their goals

· Goals are achieved by using resources and supports from PIC, as well as the community

· Learning happens every day in the places children live and play, doing the things the enjoy, with the people who care about and love them

THE POSITION:

The Early Interventionist Paraprofessional initiates the early intervention process with families referred for services by accessing necessary information from a variety of sources, using critical thinking to schedule initial services, decide on the appropriate referral process and establishing agency records for each child. The EI provides referral services and screening to assist in connecting to program-related services for children and their families, birth through age three. Many of the job duties are completed in the office, however, child screening is usually performed as a home-based service. The EI works as a trans-disciplinary team member providing specific information to support the team with clear communication about the referral completed by the family. The specific disciplines represented by the team include family service coordinator, early childhood or special education, and physical, speech and occupational therapy.

THE LOCATION:

Alaska has so much to offer! Unlimited adventure, wildlife and new experiences. Experience the adventures that others only dream about! See the Northern Lights or go hiking one of over 100,000 glaciers that cover this vast land. The adventure of a lifetime awaits you.

THE REWARDS FOR YOU:

Amazing team culture, lots of flexibility and opportunity for personal development, generous PTO and holidays, Liability Insurance and competitive salary and health benefits, professional development reimbursement (tuition with qualified loan) and paid time.

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