Early Childhood Special Education Teacher/Service Coordinator OR Early Intervention Coordinator
About Pierce County Health Department: Our mission is to promote, protect and improve the lifelong health of individuals and communities in Pierce County through the effective use of data and evidence, community-driven prevention strategies, leadership, advocacy, partnerships, and the promotion of health equity. Our vision is Healthy People in Healthy Communities. We work to accomplish our vision and mission through programs in environmental health, maternal and child health, reproductive health, immunizations, communicable disease control, nutrition and physical activity, injury prevention, emergency preparedness, and more. Our work is accomplished in collaboration with our partners in all sectors. The Pierce County Health Department became accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board in 2015 and reaccredited in 2021. Our department serves approximately 42,000 people in both rural and city settings. For more information on our programs and strategic priorities, please visit our website https://www.co.pierce.wi.us/departments/public_health/index.php
Position and Purpose: This position will provide service coordination for clients in their homes or other natural environments, along with program management duties. This will include performing assessments and evaluations, participating in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), assisting families in identifying available community services, coordinating care with other providers, and developing and facilitating transition plans. For applicants with licensure in Early Childhood Special Education, the scope will also include providing early intervention services to families in the natural environment as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Minimum Qualifications:
For Grade J: Bachelor’s Degree in education, public health, social work, nursing, child development, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university. A minimum of two years of personal, professional, or volunteer experience related to child development, children with special needs, home visiting, and program coordination skills is required. A valid driver’s license.
For Grade K: In addition to the requirements for Grade J, must hold or be eligible for a Department of Public Instruction License as an early childhood teacher in special education (808 or 809 License).
Preferred Qualifications:
Spanish language skills
Starting wage for Grade J $27.83-$29.42 /hr, & Starting wage for Grade K $30.08-$31.79/ hr plus excellent fringe benefits. Please see attached position description.
To Apply fill out the Application, Driving record Check form and EOE form below.
https://www.co.pierce.wi.us/job_detail_T3_R326.php
Deadline Note: Application closes at 04:30 P.M.