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Public Health Management Corporation · 1 week ago

Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is a leader in public health, administering the ChildLink program to support families with children from birth to 3 years. The Early Intervention Service Coordinator will work closely with parents and specialists to evaluate children's needs, develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), and coordinate necessary services for eligible children and families.

Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Coordinate the performance of initial and ongoing evaluations (Initial and Annual MDEs) of the child and family

Complete initial and ongoing assessments of the child and family, such as the ASQ, M-CHAT, CAQ, FAQ, and others as required

Facilitate and participate in the development, implementation, review, and evaluation of outcomes and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Assist families in identifying early intervention services and other supports identified on their IFSP

Initiate referrals for service providers the same day the need for a service provider is determined

Locate, coordinate, and monitor the timely delivery of early intervention services and other supports an eligible child needs or is receiving

Inform the family of their procedural safeguards in EI as well as the availability of advocacy services

Assist the family in arranging for their child to receive medical and health services, if the services are necessary

Offer the family opportunities and support for their child to participate in community activities with other children

Inform the family of appropriate community resources

Refer, with parental permission, children eligible for the at-risk tracking system if not eligible for early intervention services

Facilitate the development of a transition plan when a child leaves the infant/toddler early intervention system

Secure and maintain verification of continued medical necessity as determined by the child’s physician

Enroll all eligible children into the Infant, Toddler, and Family Waiver

Enter ER, IFSP, updates, and transition plan information in PELICAN on the same day as the activity occurs

Enter service notes in PELICAN the same day that the activity occurs

Complete and process documentation required in forms, consents, permissions, and procedural safeguards as required

Work cooperatively and collaboratively with families, early intervention provider staff, MRS program analysts, Office of Child Development and Early Learning staff, and others working on behalf of the family

Support and empower families to participate in the PICC and other parent support resources

Implement and follow all state, county, and ChildLink early intervention policies and procedures

Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences as required

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualification

Degree in social sciencesAmerican Sign Language (ASL)Experience in home/community settingsSpanish language proficiencyCultural competency skillsMeeting facilitationGroup work skillsTime managementProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required in social sciences or another related field, including 12+ college credits in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, family counseling, family studies, social welfare, psychology, or other comparable social sciences

1+ years of experience working with or providing services to children, families, or individuals with disabilities required