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Babies Can't Wait Early Intervention Specialist

Location: 440 Prior  Street SE, Gainesville, GA, 30501
Recruitment: This position is open to all qualified applicants
Pay Grade: J
Position: 2025-10185
Traveling is possible for this position. 

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. 

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
  • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
  • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
  • Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
  • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As an PH Babies Can't Wait Early Intervention Specialist within the Children's with Special Needs. At District Two, Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.   

Requirements

Under general supervision, provides technical assistance and training within a health care specialty. Plans, directs, and implements a specialty program. Evaluates programs for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.

Some but not all duties listed below:

  1. Reviews and follows-up with Coordinators regarding APR reports bi-weekly to ensure APR timelines are met and reports status updates and progress to EIC bi-weekly.
  2. Trains and monitors the quality of service provision for all BCW Special Instructors and Coordinators.  
  3. Assists in co-facilitating the Primary Service Provider meetings for all PSP Teams in the district and assists in entering payment for all PSP team meetings into BIBS database.  
  4. Assists with monitoring, assessing, auditing, and evaluating all BCW Special Instructors and Coordinators to determine compliance with state/federal guidelines and timeframes. Includes random quarterly review of notes for quality documentation.
  5. Assists with fiscal audits for Coordinators and Special Instructors twice a year.
  6. Assists with providing technical assistance, policy support and advice to develop, implement and improve DPH and/or the BCW program.
  7. Timely and accurate data management, IFSP reviews/finalizations, and closures
  8. Attends Health Fairs and Public Awareness Fairs.
  9. Complete chart reviews, both in paper and electronically as needed, especially before file is transferred or closed.
  10. Assists in leading LICC meetings and planning events.
  11. Participates in Child Find 
  12. Complete Developmental evaluations as needed.
  13. Take new referrals and assign new referrals as needed
  14. Processes BCW reports and assists with contracts as well as assist the EIC with day-to-day operations.
  15. Attends required BCW trainings as needed.
  16. Completes travel requests and expense forms timely and accurately.
  17. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, and the like.
  18. Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.
  19. Carries a service coordination and/or special instruction case load as needed. 
  20. They will provide specialized instruction, supervise Early Intervention Assistants in performing their duties and consult with Early Interventionists based on review of Special Instruction program planning and implementation*. 
  21. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications


Minimum Experience & Qualifications:
Master's degree in a related field (Early Childhood education, Child Development, Special Education) from an accredited college or university AND One year of experience performing work related to area of assignment OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience performing work related to area of assignment OR Seven years of experience performing work related to area of assignment. Note: Some positions may require licensure.
Specifics:
-In Child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, special education or other closely related field. The potential candidate may have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
OR
-The potential candidate may have a related bachelor’s or master’s degree (Resume must include date degree was awarded). Related is defined as “at least 20 percent of the credit hours of the transcript must address child development, disabilities, or family systems.” A copy of the candidate’s full transcript(s) must be submitted with the resume.
OR
-The potential candidate may be a licensed Registered Nurse. A copy of the candidate’s Georgia nursing license must be forwarded with the resume.
-A minimum of two years of professional experience providing service to children and families or in the administration of a service delivery program for children and families or children’s health.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Required by the State of Georgia candidates need to have a Master's Degree or higher to meet Babies Can't Wait requirements. 
  • Degree must be in following areas: Audiology Education Physical Therapy, Child Development Elementary Education Psychology, Child Psychology Family/Community Counseling School Psychology, Clinical Psychology Human Services Social Work, Nutrition Sociology Developmental Psychology, Dietetics Nursing Speech-Language Pathology, Early Childhood Education Occupational Therapy Special Education.
  • Completion of the Level II SCEIs training modules developed by the Lead Agency or successfully passing the PRAXIS II test* within six months of employment or contracting with the Babies Can’t Wait System. (NOTE: Providers who were hired or had a contract start date prior to this policy are still under the old requirement of two years.) 
To be considered for employment at District 2 Public Health you must complete an online application. This job application can be found at www.dph.georgia.gov.  Click on "About DPH" and then "Careers", locate position then click "Apply" to begin your application. Please make sure you have selected the specific job you are interested in and qualified for. You will receive an email or telephone call if you are selected to participate in the interview process. Please do not send hard copies of application materials. All information can be uploaded to the online system.
  
Applications must include an email address and daytime phone number where applicant can be reached. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
 
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
 
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
  
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting).  In accordance with Georgia's Drug Free Workplace Act, it has been determined that certain positions warrant pre-employment drug testing.
 
As an employee of D2PH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
 
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
 
District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
For more information regarding employment with District 2 Public Health please visit our website at www.phdistrict2.org.
Date Posted
05/22/2025
Job Reference
2025-10185/00001726
Organization
District 2 County Position
Location
Hall County -Gainesville, GA
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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