Early Interventionist- Hearing and Speech Center (2597) Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN is hiring a full-time Early Interventionist for their Hearing and Speech Center. This role involves providing developmental therapy services to children and families through home, community-based, or virtual environments. Requirements include an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience in working with children with disabilities. A valid Driver's License and car insurance are necessary.
Job Description
Early Interventionist- Hearing and Speech Center (2597)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
in Knoxville, TN
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Full-Time
Posted:
04/12/2025
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Disability and Accessibility Services Job Description
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Early Interventionist provides direct developmental therapy services through home or community-based environments and/or virtually to through a contract with the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS). Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care under the guidelines of TEIS.
Implements services with children and families using knowledge of strategies of Family Guided Routines Based Intervention (FGRBI).
Completes routinely scheduled assessments using the Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transactional Supports (SCERTS) and Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System (AEPS).
Manages program data using Tennessee’s Early Intervention Data System (TEIDS) related to grant requirements.
Manages patient charts including session documentation, correspondence, records request, letters to other professionals, and maintains files in compliance with licensure regulations.
Establishes and maintains collaboration with other professionals providing services for PLC clients, including attendance at Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, Transition meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
Attends PLC professional meetings; participates in activities to remain current with evidence-based practice needed for programming and to maintain grant requirements.
Travels to home and community sites to provide services as indicated on the children’s IFSP (If TEIS determines home-visiting to be safe).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Associate’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies (child development), Early Intervention, Deaf Education or Visual Disabilities, Special Education K-12, Elementary Education, Communication Disorders or related field. (TRANSCRIPT
REQUIRED
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EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years documented experience working with children with disabilities 0-5 years of age and their families; OR Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years documented experience working with children with disabilities 0-5 years of age and their families. Must have a valid Driver’s License and car insurance. Child safety registry searches will be conducted (Required by TEIS).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability and skill to provide assessment/treatment services to children with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of basic communication principles and parameters.
Skilled in implementing clinical practices of developmental therapy.
Ability to display an attitude of sensitivity to the needs of clients as members of larger familial, cultural, linguistic, and social systems.
Job Info
Job Identification 2597
Job Category Medical
Posting Date 04/11/2025, 01:59 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN37996-4125.
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