Early Intervention Specialist

Position #: P #134
Location: Livingston, TX (Serving Polk & San Jacinto Counties)
Department: Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Some after-hours work may be required to meet family needs)
Salary Range: $43,920 - $45,355 annually (based on qualifications and experience)

Position Overview

Burke is seeking a dedicated Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) to provide case management and developmental services for infants and toddlers (birth to three years old) enrolled in the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program.

This position is based in Livingston, TX and serves families in Polk and San Jacinto Counties. Services are delivered in the child's natural environment, primarily through home visits. Candidates must be comfortable traveling throughout the day and working directly with families in their homes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide case management services to enrolled families

  • Deliver hands-on developmental intervention services

  • Conduct developmental evaluations and screenings

  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

  • Provide parent education and coaching during home visits

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community professionals

  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation to meet billing and compliance requirements

  • Manage schedules and meet strict service delivery timelines

Minimum Qualifications

Education (Required)

  • Bachelor's degree that includes a minimum of 18 semester hours relevant to early childhood intervention

  • Must include at least 3 semester hours in early childhood development or early childhood special education

Substitution Option:
Forty (40) clock hours of continuing education in early childhood development or early childhood special education completed within five years prior to employment may substitute for the three-hour semester requirement.

Relevant Coursework/Training Must Include Content Related To:

  • Child growth and development

  • Child psychology or child and adolescent psychology

  • Children with special needs

  • Typical language development

Preferred Qualifications

  • Six (6) months of experience working with children birth to three years old

  • Experience working with young children with developmental delays or disabilities

  • Strong typing skills

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word

  • Effective time management and organizational skills to meet strict deadlines

Licenses

  • Valid Texas Driver's License

Special Requests/Comments

  • CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving training modules must be completed

  • Driving record must be insurable by the Center's insurance administrator

  • Ability to travel daily throughout Polk and San Jacinto Counties

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

  • Ability to walk, drive, and perform frequent home visits

  • Manual dexterity for documentation and assessments

  • Adequate vision, hearing, and communication abilities

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and self-directed professional who:

  • Is comfortable providing services in home settings

  • Communicates effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams

  • Understands early childhood developmental milestones

  • Thrives in a structured, compliance-driven environment

  • Can manage documentation requirements and strict timelines

This role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact in the lives of infants, toddlers, and families during critical developmental years while working as part of a collaborative early intervention team.