Trainer/eis at PermiaCare

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180 Location: Midland Supervises: N FLSA: Non-Exempt Division: ECI Salary: $24.77 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available. Shift: M-Th 7:30am - 5:30pm; F 7:30 - 11:30am; as needed; Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change Driving required: Y Travel required: Y Settings: office, field POSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE: The Trainer/Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) trains all new Early Intervention Specialists and ECI Service Coordinators, provides on-going training to all EIS staff and provides training as needed to contract therapists.

This position instructs and guides all new employees through the EIS credentialing process mandated by the State of Texas. The Trainer/EIS enters the EIS registry data for employee credentialling/re-certification completion dates. This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelors degree from accredited college or university in a field approved by ECI such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Special Education, Child Development, Health, Family Studies, or related field. **must complete 3 semester hours of early childhood special education or 40 clock hours of continuing education in early childhood development or early childhood special education prior to hire.
• Experience Required: At least 1 year experience in Early Childhood Development or related field or experience with young children with developmental delays preferred.
• Registration, Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications Required: Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance requirements.Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.EIS position requires completion of competency demonstration as mandated by ECI.
• Must become a fully certified EIS within 1 year.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

Responsibilities

• Trains all new and current EIS staff as well as contract therapists as needed.Works closely with Team Leads and Directors to determine best training plans for employees.Submit all credentialing activities completed by new EISs to Deputy ECI Director for credentialing binder.Enter the EIS registry data for employee credentialling/re-certification completion dates.Meet unit performance measures or targets.Maintain assigned caseload.Coordinate services appropriately to designated caseload.Enter accurate and appropriate documentation of services within timeframe required.Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established procedures.Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance.
• Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes.Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy requirements.Establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors, co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectful behavior at all times.Communicate regularly with supervisor.Open and process mail/email in a timely manner.Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests timely and accurately.Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.Perform all work functions and interactions using a trauma informed approach.Display professionalism when representing PermiaCare and the program in the community.Maintain compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures.Maintain valid and current driver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation at all times.
• Driving may be required for this position.Complete all training as assigned prior to due date.Other duties as assigned.
• MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are not designated as essential for the purposes of ADA; they are still required duties): Fill in for other ECI staff as needed.Run reports as requested by Team Leads or Directors.Run referral reports for Intake Coordinators as needed.
• Provide translation, if applicable.Participate in team meeting or staffings.Participate in community activities and/or attends community meetings as needed.Participate in workgroups and committees as assigned.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of child development.Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to protect confidentiality.Effective multi-tasking skills.Good organizational skills.Welcoming, positive behavior.Ability to lift, hold, and play with young children and move about into and out of sitting positions on the floor.Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.Effective time management skills.Exceptional customer service skills, including positive attitude.Cultural sensitivity.Dependable attendance and punctuality.Knowledge of trauma informed theories, principles and practices.Flexibility and adaptability to different work environments.Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Electronic Health Records (EHR).Reading and comprehending.Reasoning and analyzing.Ability to coordinate with various inter-agency personnel.Ability to fulfill PMAB and CPR/First Aid requirements.Ability to work independently.Good interpersonal skills, including ability to build rapport with individuals including co-workers.Ability to display comfort in interacting with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds and with social service, healthcare, educational and criminal justice organizations, as needed.Ability to acquire and utilize new skills as the job requires.Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a spirit of teamwork.Ability to maintain highly confidential information.Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.Model professionalism by appropriate dress, language, ethics and work habits.Ability to drive personal and/or company vehicle.
• This position may require travel to agency program sites, community and residential sites, and/or locations outside the PermiaCare catchment area.
• This position may require transport of agency individuals and/or individuals served.

Physical Requirements

• Abilities Required: Heavy Lifting, 45 lbs & overModerate Carrying, 15-44 lbsPulling hand over handRepeated bendingReaching above shoulderSimple graspingWalkingStandingSittingCrawlingTwistingKneelingPushingStoopingClimbing stairsOperating motor vehicleAbility to seeIdentify colorsDepth perception neededHearing (with aid)Ability to writeAbility to countAbility to readAbility to tell time Other (specify): driving required.
• May require some travel after hours and overnight.
• WORKSITE CONDITIONS: TravelInsideWorking closely with othersWorking alone ADA Statement: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• EEO Statement: PermiaCare is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• Duties, activities and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• This job description does not constitute an employment contract with PermiaCare.
• Employment is at-will.
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