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Inland Regional Center · 1 month ago

Early Intervention Services Coordinator (Case Management) for the Early Start San Bernardino Desert & Mountains

San Bernardino, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$25.67/hr - $39.82/hr

1+ years exp

Inland Regional Center is seeking an Early Intervention Services Coordinator to support families with infants eligible for services under the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The role involves coordinating assessments, educating parents on developmental strategies, and managing case activities related to infant services in the San Bernardino Desert and Mountains area.

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Responsibilities

Assume daily case management responsibilities

Understand California’s regulations for the Early Start Program, and Lanterman Act and differentiate eligibility and service provisions for each program

Maintain contact with the consumers and their families as required

Assure consumers’ rights and dignity are maintained in the provision of services

Coordinate the annual review process including the completion of the Baby CDER, CDER, Annual Review and IFSP

Complete ongoing evaluation of consumer progress and plan as identified in IFSP

Provide advocacy services to consumer and family

Do individual or family crisis intervention and appropriately document activities

Provide information and referral services

Seek out and effectively utilize generic resources on behalf of consumers

Perform outreach community liaison duties as assigned

Arrange for placement of consumers in infant educational programs and/or other training programs that are clinically indicated and approved by the Interdisciplinary Team

Perform the following assessments, physical examination and developmental testing: First Look, Denver II, REEL III, Music 2 My Ears, M-Chat, and Day-C

Instruct parents in simple developmental strategies and activities

Provide anticipatory guidance in the following areas: general child care, acute minor illnesses, nutrition, safety, immunizations, and medical follow-up

Keep current in the following areas: infant growth and development, parenting skills, infant developmental strategies, parent infant interaction, appropriate behavioral and medical information, community resources, and appropriate information relative to specific disabilities

Keep Early Start Program Manager informed of the status of the caseload

Represent the regional center at case conferences and interagency meetings

Successfully complete all assignments arising out of the agency’s Performance Contract

Daily, complete administrative requirements, Purchase of Service forms, and Consumer File Record Documentation, etc. in accord with agency policy and procedures

Complete all requests for action including but not limited to, those related to Eligibility Review, SIR closures, and Quality Alerts on a timely basis

Complete at least 95% required case-related paperwork within designated time frames and transition all children who have reached the age of three to the appropriate education program

Initiate the process early enough to avoid delays in the transition including school reports

Is well prepared for Compliance Review, eligibility review and other administrative case reviews

Complete TCM (Title 19) and MediCaid Waiver documentation accurately and on a timely basis

Document TCM units on all qualifying caseload activity

In the event part of the record is out-of-date, correct the deficiency

Upon request, provide complete case management coverage

Maintain good attendance and punctuality

Comply with the Agency’s Personnel Policies and Procedures

Comply with the Agency’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan

Notify Program Manager - Early Start Program of any unsafe working conditions

Perform as a member of a team, answering questions, sharing expertise and generally contributing to the harmony of the team

Daily, maintain an adequate skill level in interpersonal and community relationships

Handle change well

Is flexible and adaptable in dealing with interruptions, new priorities and new assignments

Use equipment accurately and keep it in good repair

Keep work area neat and orderly and free from hazards

Observe all safety rules

Utilize agency’s IT systems as assigned, maintaining security and following agency’s protocol and procedures, rules and requirements

Organize travel efficiently and effectively

Maintain a safe driving record

Utilize bilingual skills in all aspects of the job as able and as required

Perform different or additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Case managementEarly childhood developmentIndividual Family Service Plan (IFSP)Bilingual skillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsFlexibilityAdaptabilityConfidentiality

Required

Master's Degree in social work, psychology, public health nursing, teaching, special education, early childhood development, or a related field from an accredited college or university

BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience, including case management, in intellectual/developmental disabilities, social work, special education, early childhood development, or a related field

Computer skills in Microsoft Office

Ability to handle change well and be flexible and adaptable in dealing with interruptions, new priorities, and new assignments

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Ability to follow oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Good verbal and written communication skills

Full use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance in the minimum amounts prescribed by law, or ability to provide for independent transportation

Must have and maintain a safe driving record