MDE Evaluator

Description

COMHAR is a nonprofit community based organization. Our mission is to provide health, and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier self-determined lives.

We are looking for a Contractor-MDE Evaluator. In this role the contractor will be responsible for the following;

Responsibilities:

• Directly supports children and their families in a variety of settings according to the assigned program including travel as warranted. 
• Gathers and completes the Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA) in the child’s natural environment, so that an evaluation report can be completed. Discusses findings and recommendations with the team in a clear and understandable manner. 
• The evaluation will participate in the development of the Individualized Family Support plan. Educates team members, co-workers and community members about the individualized plan by providing information and positive support while maintaining standards of confidentiality and ethical practice. 
• Coordinates the assessment process to determine the chosen outcomes, needs, preferences and capabilities of children by gathering information and informing their families about what to expect throughout the assessment process. 
• Assists in identifying, securing and using needed equipment and therapies. Implements each child’s individualized plan to achieve specific outcomes, derived from child’s assessment information, needs, interests and team input. 
• Should have working understanding of Developmental Assessment of Young Children 2nd edition (DAYC-2). 
• Utilizes a variety of equipment, activities and opportunities appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of each child to adequately assess their cognitive, physical, communication, adaptive and social development. 
• Completes required training education/certification in accordance with COMHAR, external partners and funding sources, continues professional development and seeks knowledge of relevant resources and information

Requirements

Requirements:

Skills required:

• Knowledge of children and youth development best practices, tenets and research.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices as they relate to the operation of BHRS/STS services.
• Ability to relate to diverse program environment and people of diverse cultures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, providers and stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness to adapt to changing work demands.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Technologically proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.
• Ability and willingness to learn company software used to operate business.

Education required:

• Must meet Early interventionist qualifications.
•  An early interventionist shall have one of the following groups of minimum qualifications:
  • (1) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education or family studies, and 1 year of full-time or
  • (2) Full-time-equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with disabilities and their families or a university-supervised or college-supervised student practicum or teaching experience with preschool children with disabilities and their families.
• Valid Criminal FBI, PA State Criminal and PA Child Abuse clearances.
• Must have current ACT 31 (Child Abuse reporting certificate). Non-licensed individual every 5 years. Licensed individual every 2 years
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle preferred

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.