Case Manager - Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Bright Beginnings ESCNEO•Independence, OH

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager Early Intervention Service Coordinator assists families of children from birth to age three with a developmental delay or disability to receive the services and rights under federal law. This includes conducting family assessments, coordinating developmental evaluations, overseeing services on the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan, and coordinating transition activities. The Case Manager Early Intervention Service Coordinator works on a multidisciplinary team and provides supports and resources to assist family members and caregivers to enhance children’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum level of one year of related work experience working with community resources, local education agencies, and conducting home visits / working with families and children.
Basic skill level in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., word processing), email applications, and internet usage.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records.
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
Must be self-motivated, proactive, and solution-focused.
Ability to establish and maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system and office procedures.
Ability to express oneself effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with the public, staff, and patrons.
Ability to work independently with general direction.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a specific field (see below); or in any field with at least two years of verified full-time (or equivalent part-time) supervised, paid experience in case management, and/or working with children birth through age five with disabilities, developmental delays, or diagnosed physical or mental conditions that have a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay and their families.
Specific fields include audiology, child and family studies, child development, child life, counseling, education, hearing and speech sciences, human development, human ecology, human social services, medicine, nursing, nutrition science, occupational therapy, ophthalmology, optometry, physician’s assistant, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation, social work, or speech-language pathology.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and appropriate insurance coverage.
Must meet the requirements to become a credentialed Service Coordinator.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., word processing), email applications, and internet usage.
Experience with EIDS (Early Intervention Data System), FileMaker Pro, and Adobe Acrobat Pro preferred.
Professional licensure in Social Work, Education, or Nursing (or another area as indicated by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth) is preferred.
Credentialed Service Coordinator preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducting family assessments
Coordinating developmental evaluations
Overseeing services on the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan
Coordinating transition activities
Working on a multidisciplinary team
Providing supports and resources to assist family members and caregivers to enhance children’s learning and development through everyday learning opportunities