Overseas Opportunities Descriptions Early Childhood Special Educator Qualifications Master's degree in Special Education.. Certification in special education, early intervention, or early childhood education in one of the US states. Two years recent experience as a member of an trans/interdisciplinary early intervention team working with developmentally delayed children in the 0, 1 & 2-year age population in a home-based early intervention capacity.. Professional Duties Screens and/or supervises the screening of infants and toddlers to determine the likelihood of developmental delay. Participates in transdisciplinary evaluation of infants and toddlers to determine their level of functioning, strengths and concerns in cognitive, motor, speech-language, socio-emotional and adaptive developmental areas. Determines the appropriate curriculum, strategies and goals for a program of intervention that addresses delays or potential developmental delays. Assists the family in determining its priorities, concerns and goals for the child relative to developmental areas. Provides case-management for families and serve as liaison to school-based or other community-based service delivery programs. Provides interdisciplinary intervention services to eligible children. Provides assistance training to implement a home-based intervention plan. Provides consultation to ensure a smooth transition from Early Intervention to the special needs of preschool. Conducts child-find activities in collaboration with other medical departments and community agencies. Pediatric Occupational Therapist Qualifications Bachelor's degree or Master's degree (depending on location/branch of military) and two years experience, in occupational therapy with relevant concentration in pediatrics (birth through 21) utilizing the educational model. Experience and/or further training in family-centered care using a consultative model. Must have experience serving school-age children and the birth to three-year age population in least-restrictive settings. Professional Duties Screens and evaluates children's level of motor development, including fine and gross motor, sensory-motor and functional motor skills with children from birth age through 21. Determines presence or absence of delay in motor development or developmental skills in activities of daily living, and diagnosis of motor patterns responsible for the delay. Determines the level and type of services appropriate, and develops goals for treatment. Provides occupational therapy intervention services to child and family. Coordinates service for assigned families and serves as liaison to school-based or other community-based delivery programs. Pediatric Physical Therapist Qualifications Bachelor's degree and five years experience, or Master's degree and two years experience, in occupational therapy with relevant concentration in pediatrics. Experience and/or further training in family-centered care using a consultative model. Two years experience providing pediatric physical therapy for children ages birth to five years and school-aged children with special healthcare needs, including infants and toddlers with disabilities. Licensure in at least one U.S. state or territory. Professional Duties Performs screening and evaluation of motor development, including fine and gross motor muscle strength and functional motor skills. Determines presence or absence of delayed motor development or neurologically-based motor deficits, and diagnoses motor patterns responsible for the delay. Determines need for physical therapy and determines appropriate goals. Conducts child-find activities in collaboration with other medical departments and community agencies. Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant. Qualifications Associate's degree or beyond in Occupational Therapy. Licensure in at least one US state or territory. One-year general Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant clinical experience. Professional Duties Provides services under supervision of a fully licensed Occupational Therapist. Implements plans for children determined eligible for Early Intervention Services under the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA). Provides instruction and demonstration to parents, teachers, and caregivers on appropriate activities to facilitate the child's age and gross motor development. Conducts occupational therapy screenings and assist in transdisciplinary team meetings to develop and review children's service plans. Provides progress and status reports to determine the need for changes in frequency, duration or intensity of service. Provides services in the child's setting such as home, childcare facilities or schools. Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications Associate's degree or beyond in Occupational Therapy. Licensure in at least one US state or territory. One-year general pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant clinical experience. Professional Duties Provides services under supervision of a fully licensed Occupational Therapist. Implements plans for children determined eligible for Early Intervention Services under the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA). Provides instruction and demonstration to parents, teachers, and caregivers on appropriate activities to facilitate the child's age and gross motor development. Conducts occupational therapy screenings and assist in transdisciplinary team meetings to develop and review children's service plans. Provides progress and status reports to determine the need for changes in frequency, duration or intensity of service. Provides services in the child's setting such as home, childcare facilities or schools. Speech-Language Pathologist Qualifications Master's degree or higher in speech pathology with relevant concentration in pediatrics. Two years experience working with infants and toddlers using family-centered techniques delivered in the child's natural setting. Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC-SPL) as awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Active license in at least one US state or territory. Professional Duties Performs screenings and evaluations of child's level of development in all forms of communication, including expressive and receptive language, communicative intent, and gesturing. Determines diagnosis related to speech-language communication skills in accordance with accepted professional standards in speech pathology. Determines need for speech-language or other intervention to improve communication. Consults with families, care givers and other professionals and participates in team/group interactions, work groups and decision-making. Provides assistance to the family in determining priorities, concerns and goals for the child in relation to speech and language. Clinical Child Psychologist Qualifications Doctoral degree in psychology from an approved APA program, with successful completion of a fellowship in clinical child psychology from an APA-approved or equivalent fellowship. Active license in at least one US state or territory. Minimum two years experience providing family-centered services to young children with disabilities and their families, including diagnosis and treatment of sleeping, feeding, attachment and other disorders, using behavior-management and other techniques. Professional Duties Evaluates, consults and provides direct care psychological services for infants and toddlers with disabilities who have significant behavioral disorders. Provides second opinion and consultation services for evaluation and treatment planning for referred children with atypical cognitive or socio-emotional development. Provides psychological services including: (1) administering psychological and developmental tests and other assessment procedures; (2) interpret assessment results; (3) obtaining, integrating and interpreting information about child behavior and development; and (4) planning and managing a program of psychological services, including psychological counseling, consultation on child development, parent training and education programs. Assists the family in determining priorities, concerns and goals for the child. LCSW/Family Service Coordinator Qualifications Must hold and maintain a state licensure that will allow them to independently practice Clinical Social Work. Have a Masters degree in Social Work from a Counsel on Social Work Education Accredited (CSWE) Institution. Have formal training and experience in conducting assessments ofchildren (0-21 years of age), to include using professionally accepted psychological testing screening and testing tools to measure the child’s psychological and behavioral status.   Have at least two years post-graduate clinical experience working with young children, as well as teens and their families in their least restrictive setting that is natural to the child/family.  This position primarily provides services to school-aged children; however, the Social Worker will be expected to provide services for children that are 0-21 years of age. Professional Duties Services will be provided to patients 0 to 21 years of age and their families, in accordance with standards of the National Association of Social Workers.  Services provided by the Social Worker will include developmental screenings, diagnostic and treatment services, family training and counseling for children and their families.  Service settings may include the children’s homes, child care centers, schools and other military community settings.  Functions will also include child-find activities, and community awareness and education programs.  The majority of services may be requested to be performed within the child’s natural environment.  Upon request, Social Worker will also provide technical assistance, consultation, staff training, and quality assurance, upon request by the Government to Magnum Medical Overseas. Assistant Family Service Coordinator Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Child and Family Development. One-year experience in a medical educational or early childhood program with children under 5 years old. Meets the standards for DoD Certification of Competence for Practice in Early Childhood Intervention. Professional Duties Contacts families and schedules transdisciplinary evaluations, conferences and service delivery sessions, in a timely manner and consistent with a family-focused approach. Serves as a liaison to the family in their effort to access community programs as directed by the Service Coordinator for the family. Obtains and collates documents to record evaluations and meetings. Current Opportunities || EDIS Program || About Us || Contact || Home Copyright © 2009 Sterling Medical Corporation All Rights Reserved.
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