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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 2 months ago

Early Intervention Service Coordinator - Temporary

Nash County, NC

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24.40/hr - $24.40/hr

2+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is part of the North Carolina State Government, one of the state’s largest employers. They are seeking an Early Intervention Service Coordinator to provide in-home or center-based consultation services, coordinate assessments, and develop individualized family service plans for children with developmental delays or disabilities.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Utilizing a variety of formalized assessment tools for the child and/or other family members and coordinating with other disciplines and agencies to ensure a comprehensive assessment

Reviewing family resources, relationships, and attitudes, and making independent clinical judgments regarding appropriate services to be provided to the client and family

Establishing both short and long-range client and family-centered goals and developing, negotiating, implementing, monitoring, and adjusting individualized family service plans (IFSPs)

Coordinating specialized services such as physical, occupational, psychological, and speech therapies, as needed and based on family choice

Providing effective utilization of program services, enablement, advocacy, and providing family support

Teaching parents/care providers in activities and skills which enhance the development of the child

Utilizing community resources and serving as a program consultant/liaison within the community

Monitoring and supervising in-home service provided by contracted and enrolled service providers

Providing consultation to community agencies, organizations, and technical guidance to staff

Qualification

Early childhood developmentIndividualized Family Service PlansAssessment techniquesCoordination with multidisciplinary teamsDocumentation skillsClient rapportTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in special education, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Education, Psychology from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of professional experience working with the population served

Bachelor's degree in the human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques of the field of early childhood developmental disabilities and infant mental health, including assessments and development of comprehensive treatment plans

Skill in developing, writing, and documenting child progress in individualized family service plans

Ability to coordinate and instruct staff, family members, and care providers in carrying out methods and techniques utilized in developmental disabilities and infant and child mental health and family studies fields

Ability to establish rapport and relate to clients, families, community agencies and groups, and a variety of service disciplines

Ability to manage time independently and develop and use methods of organization to facilitate compliance with all timelines, documentation requirements, and procedural safeguards