Patient and Family Educator - EIP, Per Diem Req #: 0000201868
Category: Education/Training
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Early Intervention Grant
Salary: $62.52 per hour
Location: Mountainside (MTN), 150 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Job Title: Patient and Family Educator

Location: Children's Specialized Hosp

Department: Early Intervention Grant

Req#: 0000201868

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $62.5238 Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Along with other core team members, the Early Intervention Educator, screens, evaluates, provides ongoing assessment develops an Individualized Family Service Plan IFSP for each child and provides direct services to children eligible for early intervention services with delays in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication, social, and adaptive development.

The Educator, along with other team members, instructs parents and caregivers by modeling appropriate strategies to incorporate into the routines of the family, problem solves and discusses the progress and challenges of each child, and prepares a transition and discharge plan when appropriate,

Qualifications:

Required:

At least 2 years teaching experience with young children with disabilities,Sound background in normal child development, knowledge of the educational and therapeutic value of early intervention for children with identified developmental delays,Knowledge of the basic principles of behavior management,Ability to conceptualize, interpret and integrate early childhood educational and intervention techniques into the family routines as identified by the family,Certified Teacher of Students with Disabilities and or other qualifications as deemed acceptable by the NJ DOH personnel standards for early intervention personnel,Maintains valid NJ drivers license and required insurance,

Scheduling Requirements:

Days to workPD

Essential Functions:

Takes responsibility for seeking supervision and consultation in relationship to clinical performance,Actively contributes to annual performance reviews and improvement plans, effectively utilizes feedbackCommunicates job specific concerns and participates in developing solutions,Attends and participates at inservice trainings, staff meetings and conference calls,Travels in personal vehicle to and from the natural environment of each family assigned,Accurately records the time and frequency of services provided and records that information along with required signatures for billing,Submits bill for services as required by departmental policies and proceduresSubmits reports timely and accurately adhering to departmental volume productivity requirements,Maintains ongoing communication with office via email, text and telephone,Responds quickly to any request for information,Completes developmental evaluations in the childs natural environment, that accurately and efficiently identify strengths and needs,Communicates effectively with families and other team member in oral and written formats, in formal and informal situations,Acts as the Team Leader, as appropriate, creates individual treatment plan to address IFSP outcomes which may include ABA Verbal Behavior strategies and provide direction to CDA and or other EIP Educators assigned,Displays competency in writing, providing strategies that are appropriate, including measurable and functional outcomes, as part of the ifsp,Makes recommendations for services in collaboration with family, service coordination, and other team members based on the family concerns, outcomes and routines,Addresses IFSP outcomes by selecting and adapting appropriate activities, incorporating a variety of intervention models including evidenced based strategies,Evaluates the effectiveness of methods while meeting family outcomes,Maintains sensitivity to parents personal circumstances as well as maintains confidentiality and adheres to NJEIS Code of Conduct,Supports and enhances the familys ability to interact with their child in their daily routines,Completes session notes according to departmental rules and records data as appropriate for each child

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick TimeRetirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Planning SupportFlexible Spending AccountsWellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Community and Volunteer OpportunitiesDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon .and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer