District Child Evaluation Specialist
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Comprehend Inc.
Maysville, KY, US
Summary
The specialist will review and synthesize health records while conducting primary level evaluations and five-area assessments for the Kentucky Early Intervention System. They will also provide technical assistance to contracted providers and determine program eligibility for children.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Main Office - Maysville, KY, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Any, Job Description: Designated evaluator for Kentucky Early Intervention System (First Steps) serving the Buffalo Trace district
Role and Responsibilities
Review, synthesize, and enter health records on each child in the program.
Ensure each child has the necessary components to move forward with evaluation.
Complete a minimum of 20% of primary level evaluations (PLEs) and 100% of five-area assessments (5AAs) for the district each year.
Determine initial program eligibility on each child assessed or evaluated.
Complete screenings for children as needed and/or requested by parents/caregivers including hearing screens and screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Conduct or ensure regular reviews of PLE and 5AA reports completed by contracted providers.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to contracted providers around training, evaluations, assessments, and reports as needed and/or requested.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Minimum entry level qualification established by the funding source is:
Minimum highest entry-level requirements for one of the following approved professions: Audiologist; Developmental Interventionist; Dietician; LMFT; LPCC; Licensed Psychologist; Certified Psychologist with autonomous functioning; Licensed Psychological Practitioner; Certified Psychologist; Licensed Psychological Associate; Nurse; Occupational Therapist; Ophthalmologist; Optometrist; Orientation and Mobility Specialist; Physical Therapist; Physician; Sign Language and Cued Language Specialist; Social Worker; Speech Language Pathologist (or interim licensed); Teacher of Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Teacher of Visually Impaired
Minimum of two years of experience working directly with young children ages birth through two years of age, including children with disabilities or atypical development
One year of experience in using standardized instruments and procedures to evaluate infants and toddlers birth to three completed as part of formal training or in supervised practice
First Steps experience preferred
Physical Requirements
Ability to set up information tables at community events which may entail some light lifting
Ability to visit individuals in their own homes as needed which may or may not be easily accessible
Special Requirements
Valid driver’s license with dependable transportation
Flexible work schedule with some evening and/or weekend hours required
Qualifications:
Comprehend is a licensed Integrated Healthcare Center providing behavioral health and primary care services serving the Buffalo Trace region and Southern Ohio.
OUR MISSION
Comprehends mission is to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities by advocating for and providing behavioral healthcare services in a welcoming and caring environment.
OUR VISION
Comprehend is committed to the continual pursuit of excellence in behavioral health services by providing the highest quality individualized care through a staff of dedicated and expert professionals, thereby becoming the employer, provider, and partner of choice.
OUR VALUES
Integrity: We will be truthful, honest and open with everyone in word and deed.
Excellence: We will make a continual effort to achieve the highest degree of professional standards possible in all areas.
Stewardship: We will be responsible for the management of our resources to provide and sustain our ability to serve. We will take full ownership for our failures and our successes, being ever mindful that we are accountable to our past, present and future employees, clients, and the community at large.
Respect: We will be ever mindful – in all we do and say – in order to treat everyone with dignity, courtesy and consideration.
Kindness: We will show all individuals we interact with, internally and externally, the same consideration and care we expect.
Dedication: We will show unconditional commitment to serve each other so that together we can serve and meet the needs of our community.
Founded
1967
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Maysville, KY
Comprehend is a licensed Integrated Healthcare Center providing behavioral health and primary care services serving the Buffalo Trace region and Southern Ohio.
OUR MISSION
Comprehends mission is to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities by advocating for and providing behavioral healthcare services in a welcoming and caring environment.
OUR VISION
Comprehend is committed to the continual pursuit of excellence in behavioral health services by providing the highest quality individualized care through a staff of dedicated and expert professionals, thereby becoming the employer, provider, and partner of choice.
OUR VALUES
Integrity: We will be truthful, honest and open with everyone in word and deed.
Excellence: We will make a continual effort to achieve the highest degree of professional standards possible in all areas.
Stewardship: We will be responsible for the management of our resources to provide and sustain our ability to serve. We will take full ownership for our failures and our successes, being ever mindful that we are accountable to our past, present and future employees, clients, and the community at large.
Respect: We will be ever mindful – in all we do and say – in order to treat everyone with dignity, courtesy and consideration.
Kindness: We will show all individuals we interact with, internally and externally, the same consideration and care we expect.
Dedication: We will show unconditional commitment to serve each other so that together we can serve and meet the needs of our community.
Founded
1967
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Maysville, KY
