Early Intervention Special Instructor, Part-time - UCP Central PA

Join our team as an Early Intervention Special Instructor and make a profound impact on young lives!

Want to work for a company that….

• Was recently named a PA Best Place to Work.
• Welcomes both entry level and experienced individuals. 
• Creates systems like UCP Listens to encourage and collect anonymous feedback from all staff.
• Commits to an open-door policy so that problems are heard and addressed in a timely fashion. 
• Recognizes you for your hard work and success and allows for peer-to-peer recognition.
• Creates opportunities for you to grow your income and knowledge through programs like UCP’s Career Pathfinder.
• Rewards you for referring your friends and family to join our team, how’s an extra $1,000 sound?
• Provides you with a comprehensive paid orientation to equip you for success.
• Provides a variety of schedule options to fit your lifestyle.
• Recognizes, embraces, and values everyone’s unique diversity.

Who are we?

At UCP Central PA, we share a passion and a purpose: to empower people of diverse abilities to live a meaningful life through innovative support and services. We also work to relentlessly pursue a vision of communities that embrace the abilities of every individual. If you would like to start an exciting job with a company committed to excellence and innovation, all while doing what we do, please consider joining the UCP of Central PA team!

When it comes to where you work, we know you’ve got choices…here’s what we provide:

• Position Status: Part-time, Less than 20 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, flexible to meet referral needs.
  • We're looking for someone to build a caseload of 5-6 sessions per week. Areas served - UCP Early Intervention is looking for providers of Early Intervention services in Dauphin and Cumberland-Perry Counties. Service area can be determined based on referral and provider needs.
• Benefits may include: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan with Company Match, Life and Disability Insurance, Company Contributions to Your Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, and more!
• Same day pay available with Tapcheck!
• As a non-profit employer, UCP participates with the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program - full-time employees may be eligible for the remaining balance on their Direct Loans to be forgiven!

Here’s what to expect as a Special Instructor:

• Assess the needs, interest, and abilities of the family and child to determine appropriate ways to assist the family in meeting their functional goals as it relates to special education therapy.

• Assist in developing outcomes, strategies, and data collection methods based on the child’s Evaluation Report (ER) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

• Assess on an ongoing basis the functional skills of the child in the areas of cognitive, play, social and emotional, and self-help needs.

• Develop a positive rapport with community medical staff and specialists to foster support of the children and families of the Early Intervention program. 

• Complete all Agency and county paperwork required for new referrals and ongoing services within outlined timelines. 

• Provide updates and information for quarterly reviews and annual evaluations in accordance with county guidelines to allow for adequate planning when determining the child's continued eligibility. 

• Assist in the coordination of special education therapy services in compliance with governmental policies and standards.

• Develop and implement new policies and/or procedures within the functional area to support the continuous improvement of operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Minimum requirements as a Special Instructor:

• Bachelor's degree within a related discpipline expected and 2 to 5 years of learning experience
• Or Master's degree within a related discipline and 0 to 2 years of learning experience
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle with valid insurance coverage
• Eligible for PA Promise Enrollment
• Not on CMS Exclusion List
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and interpret English

Preferred, but not required:

• At least one year of experience working with children

UCP Central PA is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to jobs@ucpcentralpa.org. 

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