Exploring Roles in the ECE Community:
Local and State Levels
The following are
organizations in my state, Georgia that focus on early intervention for special
needs children. They provide evaluations and therapy services to help improve developmental
outcomes for children. I chose them because these are places to which I would
seek employment. They have been in establishment for many years and have made a
significant positive impact on the lives of children and their families.
·
Marcus Autism Center (marcus, n.d.)
With a wide
spectrum of services and evidence-based treatments, families can
receive diagnosis, treatment and support in a single location. Treating
patients across Georgia and the Southeast, Marcus Autism Center is the
comprehensive resource for
children with autism and related disorders.
·
Babies Can’t Wait (Department of Health Georgia, n.d)
a. Provide a coordinated,
comprehensive and integrated system of services for infants and toddlers with
special needs, birth to 3 and their families.
b. Provide early identification
and screening of children with developmental delays and chronic health
conditions.
c. Improve the developmental potential
of infants and toddlers birth to age 3, with developmental or chronic health
conditions.
- Georgia Head Start (georgiaheadstart, n.d.)
Provides
education, leadership and advocacy that support Head Start programs’ efforts in
delivering high quality comprehensive services to Georgia’s children, families
and communities.
Unfortunately
none offer any jobs I am interested which is:
Early Intervention
Specialist
The skills and experience I need include considerable knowledge, competence, teaching skill and intervention planning ability in the area of child development. EIS should be skilled in trans-disciplinary team approaches and methods of best practice in early intervention. Applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university. One year of experience in the field of early childhood education, OR one-year experience working with infant and toddlers, OR one-year experience with children age birth to 5 years with disabilities. Transportation and the ability to travel between clinics and to clients' homes is required. Part-time (7 case load) and Full-time (20 case load) positions available (www.indeed.com)
The skills and experience I need include considerable knowledge, competence, teaching skill and intervention planning ability in the area of child development. EIS should be skilled in trans-disciplinary team approaches and methods of best practice in early intervention. Applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or related field from an accredited college or university. One year of experience in the field of early childhood education, OR one-year experience working with infant and toddlers, OR one-year experience with children age birth to 5 years with disabilities. Transportation and the ability to travel between clinics and to clients' homes is required. Part-time (7 case load) and Full-time (20 case load) positions available (www.indeed.com)
References
http://www.marcus.org/
http://dph.georgia.gov/Babies-Cant-Wait
http://www.georgiaheadstart.org/
www.indeed.com
Dear Dianna,
ReplyDeleteGreat information about early intervention. I enjoy my job as an early intervention specialist. In Tennessee, they recently changed the requirements for an EIS. At one time, anyone with a Bachelors degree could apply for an EI position, but within the last 2 years the requirements have changed. Now, EIS must have a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education, or Special Education. They will no longer hire anyone with a Bachelors in social work or psychology. The reason I decided to go back to get my Masters in Early childhood is because the state of TN did not recognize by Bachelors in Education. They want it in Early childhood education. Although, I have been doing this job for the last 12 years. The sate allowed everyone who did not have the "right" degree to continue working. I decided to go ahead and get what was required so that I can continue working. I am so glad I decided to go. I have been trying to get my co-workers to attend Walden University and obtain the requirements. However, I am almost complete and will have what is needed to continue working. Thanks for the information.
I love the name, "Babies Can't Wait." Indeed, they don't and deserve all services they need.
ReplyDeleteHi Dianna,
ReplyDeleteVery well chosen CoP. I especially like the Marcus Austism Center, with an organizartion such as this one,access to information and availabilty of resources will be of valuable help to you, teachers, families and most of all the children you will be serving. A center such as this would be welcomed and appreaciated since we lack trained personnel and resources especially in this special needs area.
Mary
Hi Dianna,
ReplyDeleteVery well chosen CoP. I especially like the Marcus Austism Center, with an organizartion such as this one,access to information and availabilty of resources will be of valuable help to you, teachers, families and most of all the children you will be serving. A center such as this would be welcomed and appreaciated since we lack trained personnel and resources especially in this special needs area.
Mary
This is a great profession which I believe you will be very successful. It is evident that you are passionate about early intervention. I pray that you find a wonderful opportunity in the near future.
ReplyDeleteDianna, I can most definitely seeing you working this kind of position. You will be a great asset to whatever company hires you. It is valuable to have a person with your wealth of knowledge to be apart of a community of practice that shares the same passions and interest as you.
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