Early Intervention Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We are currently looking for a Full Time Early Intervention Specialist II to join our Child Wellness Early Intervention team located at the Douglas H. Johnston Building working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.
Summary:
Provide testing and direct assistance to children with special needs and assist the teaching staff in providing quality education to all children.
Responsibilities:
* Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
* Tracks data and keeps records of referrals and testing of all children in the child care and Head Start programs
* Provides, scores and interprets a variety of standardized testing and screenings in cognitive, developmental and emotional areas for young children
* Works with teaching staff to implement activities in classrooms regarding social, emotional and cognitive development
* Works with Head Start to provide intervention strategies when needed
* Assists with establishment and follow up meetings for IEPs of children enrolled in child care programs or Chickasaw citizens
* Coordinates as needed with early intervention team to provide appropriate learning plans
* Assists with coordination and monitoring of inter-agency agreements and contracts for mental health, disability services and health and wellness screenings
* Assist with behavioral needs of children in classroom environment, as needed
* Provides immediate crisis diversion
* Monitors students health needs and contacting parents when needed
Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge in early childhood and childcare programs (e.g. NAECY, Oklahoma Resource and Referral, Oklahoma Child Care)
* Knowledge in implementation of early childhood screening tools
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills
* Knowledge of working with special needs
Experience:
Essential:
* 3 years directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
* Bachelors of Early Childhood
Nonessential:
* Masters Other
Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
* Standard Driver's License
* First Aid Certification
* State Teacher Certification
* Crisis Prevention Institute
Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Classroom
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
* May work day shift
* Requires driving
Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
Vision:
*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
Core Values:
*The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork