Early interventionist vs child welfare specialist

Differences between early interventionist and child welfare specialist duties and responsibilities

Early interventionist example responsibilities.

• Track and maintain documentation on all IEP's.
• Provide therapy to children diagnose with various forms of autism.
• Plan and supervise socialization for children with autism to practice learned skills.
• Attend IFSP and IEP meetings for periodic and annual reviews of children's services.
• Provide autistic children and their families intensive apply behavioral analysis therapy to develop functional communication, social and self-help skills.
• Assist in the implementation of PBIS implementation.

Child welfare specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage TANF program, in turn this help clients develop skills to enter the workforce.
• Provide comprehensive case management to DCFS clients and their families to achieve case goals as outlined in the client service plan.
• Manage a caseload TANF clients, assess clients eligibility to receive benefits, assist with placement of clients in various programs.
• Complete behavior, mood and communication sections assign to social services on the MDS.
• Advocate for the rights of incapacitate adults who are the alleged victims in APS referrals.
• Assist clients in resolving conflicts with DHS workers or service providers while maintaining professionalism in an emotionally charge climate.
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