Clinical Case Manager I - Early Steps
About The Position
Under the direction of the Service Coordinator Supervisor, the Clinical Case Manager conducts screenings, completes family assessments, and performs case management activities. The role serves on multidisciplinary teams to determine eligibility during evaluations, update Individualized Family Support Plans (IFSPs), coordinate services, make recommendations, and connect families with community resources. Work takes place in natural environment settings for children referred to the Northeastern Early Steps Program through Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The position is responsible for maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal best-practice and billing guidelines under AHCA and the Early Steps State Office. The Clinical Case Manager participates in or conducts developmental evaluations and screenings, consultations, direct services, and family assessments in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate. These activities support intake, eligibility determinations, progress monitoring, IFSP updates, and intervention planning and delivery. The role works with the IFSP team to meet state and federal timelines for service delivery, transitions, IFSP development and updates, and LEA/SEA notification. It recommends, coordinates, and makes referrals to community services to address outcomes identified in IFSPs. The position also maintains timely and accurate client records, including program plans, intervention notes, case notes, and billing information, and participates in local and statewide meetings and trainings. Required program and organizational trainings and modules must be completed.
Requirements
- Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
- A Level 2 DCF Background Check is required.
- Health assessment is required.
- Upload a cover letter, resume/CV, and three references to be considered.
- Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by NACES.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology.
- Two years of appropriate experience with children from birth to five with special needs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct screenings and developmental evaluations and participate in consultations, direct services, and family assessments.
- Conduct case management activities and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to complete intake, determine eligibility, monitor progress, update IFSPs, and plan and provide interventions.
- Work with the IFSP team to meet state and federal timelines for service delivery, transitions, IFSP development and updates, and LEA/SEA notification.
- Recommend, coordinate, and make referrals to community services that address outcomes identified in IFSPs.
- Maintain timely and accurate client records, including program plans, intervention notes, case notes, and billing information.
- Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal best-practice and billing guidelines under AHCA and the Early Steps State Office.
- Participate in local and statewide meetings and trainings and complete required program and organizational trainings and modules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
