Apply on Employer Site

NC Department of Health and Human Services · 1 day ago

Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Burke County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$36K/yr - $63K/yr

2+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. They are seeking an Early Intervention Service Coordinator to support children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program and empower families as their child's first teachers.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Collaborating with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)

Working with multi-disciplinary teams to identify families’ needs for supports and services

Conducting home visits to provide guidance and coordinate care

Coordinating services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy

Arranging and monitoring early intervention services to ensure continuity and quality

Planning for children’s smooth transition to other services at age three

Qualification

Early childhood developmentIndividualized Family Service PlansMulti-disciplinary team collaborationDevelopmental disabilities knowledgeInfant mental health knowledgeClient rapport buildingTime 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 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

Preferred

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

Ability to evaluate and document child progress and adjust the plan as needed

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