Clinical Evaluator - OT/PT
Why work at Rocky Mountain Human Services?
You will have the opportunity to contribute to an organization that is dedicated to embracing the power of community to support individuals and families in creating their future.
RMHS provides great benefits such as:
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Employer paid medical options, dental, and vision benefits
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Generous paid time off such as vacation, sick, personal, and holidays
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Life and disability insurance
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Tuition reimbursement (full-time employees only)
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Mileage reimbursement
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403(B) with company match
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Flex Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care Costs
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Employee assistance program
Position Purpose
The Early Intervention Evaluation (EIE) Clinical Evaluator will complete developmental evaluations in accordance with Early Intervention Colorado (EICO) policies and procedures, to determine eligibility for Part C Early Intervention services for children birth to three years old. Evaluators are members of a multidisciplinary team (OTs, PTs, SLPs, DIs, etc.) and evaluations are completed with two different disciplines present. The EIE clinical evaluator will report to the EIE Clinical Supervisor and/or the EIE Program Manager in the Developmental & Behavioral Health Department as part of the Early Intervention Evaluation Entity for the city and county of Denver, Colorado.
Essential Duties
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Provides Part C eligibility evaluations in office locations, virtually, and in daycares/homes as needed.
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Completes Hearing and Vision screenings as needed.
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Obtains developmental information through direct play, observation, and/or interview of caregivers.
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Collaborates with team members using a variety of methods including verbal and written.
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Effectively communicates evaluation results, eligibility determination, and strategies that are functional for the child’s and family’s routines.
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Writes timely and complete evaluation reports and other documentation needed to provide high quality services and meet funder, regulatory, and organizational standards.
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Assists team in identifying needs for training and assists in the provision of training as appropriate.
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Works with supervisor to provide evaluation appointments that accommodate child and family needs and fulfill evaluation expectations as set by the department.
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Provides culturally responsive services to a diverse population.
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Performs other clinical or administrative duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Works collaboratively with other Transdisciplinary Team members to provide best practice to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families.