Caseworker 2 - Early Intervention Coordinator

Northampton County•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

This full-time professional casework position provides Early Intervention services to children from birth to three years of age who have developmental delays or are at risk of developmental delays. The position provides specialized case management to families and children receiving or being tracked for Early Intervention services, including frequent home and provider visits, participation in eligibility decisions, and coordination of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). The role ensures that required evaluations, plans, service delivery, progress monitoring, and transitions meet regulatory timelines, and maintains service and case records in the PELICAN system. The position reports directly to an Early Intervention Casework Supervisor and does not supervise other employees. A valid, current motor vehicle operator’s license and an acceptable driving record are required. A personal vehicle is required for County business; mileage reimbursement is available. The position is designated career service and is FLSA non-exempt, eligible for overtime.

Requirements

At least six months of full-time experience as a County Caseworker 1; or successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or a qualifying bachelor’s degree in a specified or related social science; and at least one year of full-time professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency.
Alternatively, possess a bachelor’s degree that includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology, Criminal Justice, or other related social sciences, along with at least one year of full-time professional social casework experience in a public or private social services agency.
Possess and maintain a valid, current motor vehicle operator’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Have a personal vehicle available for County business.
Knowledge of current case management principles, techniques, and methods; program interpretation and community organization; social, economic, and health problems affecting infant and toddler development; human development and behavior; and social welfare policy and law.
Ability to work effectively with adults and children with physical, mental, emotional, or economic challenges; understand and accept others’ needs and rights; and learn and apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
Ability to conduct individual and family interviews, establish effective working relationships, organize work and records, set priorities, maintain a caseload, and communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized case management to families and children from birth to three years of age who receive Early Intervention services or are being tracked.
Conduct frequent home visits and visits to provider agencies or individuals.
Participate as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to determine initial and ongoing eligibility.
Assist with and coordinate development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
Schedule and lead IFSP meetings; review IFSPs with families and providers for input and assistance.
Provide screening and tracking for children determined eligible for that program component.
Participate in transition planning.
Ensure compliance with regulatory timelines for evaluations, IFSP development, service delivery, progress monitoring, and transition.
Participate in case conferences, supervisory meetings, and required training, including the 24-hour annual training requirement.
Maintain case records, authorize services, and prepare timely reports in PELICAN.
Monitor service delivery and maintain timely, complete service coordination notes in PELICAN for record maintenance and billing.
Ensure timely entry of ER, IFSP, and updates in PELICAN.
Review ITF paperwork for completeness.
Track annual recertification and discharge information.