Early Childhood Case Manager

THE RESOURCE EXCHANGE•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Case Manager, identified in the position details as an Early Intervention Service Coordinator, facilitates the Early Intervention process for eligible children from initial referral through transition. The role explains the program and family rights to families, coordinates evaluations and services, maintains child records and Individualized Family Service Plans, and helps families access resources and prepare for transition from the program. The coordinator works collaboratively with families, evaluation and service team members, and community partners to support family priorities and positive outcomes. The position serves a caseload of 55–65 children and requires accurate, timely documentation in state and agency databases, adherence to state and federal requirements, regular family contact, and clear professional communication. It also includes transdisciplinary team facilitation, professional development participation, occasional translation of program forms, and other duties as assigned. Work takes place in office and community locations and involves frequent driving. The posted hourly salary range is $22.32–$23.18.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or a two-year degree plus two years of experience working with families and children with disabilities; or five years of experience working with families and children with disabilities. Experience must be specifically documented and verifiable on the application.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly and precisely.
Strong advocacy skills.
Good collaboration and teaming skills.
Familiarity with the Colorado Springs community.
Ability to participate effectively in decision-making processes.
Experience using Microsoft Word and good typing skills.
Excellent organization skills and follow-through.
Frequent driving to community locations.
Working vehicle, valid Colorado driver’s license (unless an active military family), and minimum liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs and requirements.
Experience working with persons with disabilities.
Knowledge of and experience working with community resources and resource development.

Responsibilities

Explain the Early Intervention Program to families in clear, family-friendly terms.
Explain family rights under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and help ensure those rights are protected.
Meet state and federal requirements and timelines, including consent, notices, records access, confidentiality, dispute resolution, evaluations, reviews, funding, and transition.
Maintain complete and accurate records for a caseload of 55–65 children and keep state and agency databases current.
Coordinate evaluations, collaborate with evaluation team members, and document evaluation results.
Gather information about parent concerns, health history, and family activities to support meaningful routines-based child and family outcomes.
Explain Primary Provider and Coaching service models to families and support team members in using them.
Collaborate with team members to address family priorities and support child outcomes.
Maintain accurate and current Individualized Family Service Plans.
Build relationships with families through family-centered practices, regular contact, and information about resources.
Coordinate and communicate with community partners to help families access resources and build support networks.
Prepare families for transition from the Early Intervention Program within required timelines.
Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally, and respond flexibly and resiliently to change.
Act as a transdisciplinary team facilitator and support professional role release and role expansion.
Participate in professional development opportunities based on an individual professional development plan.
Translate program forms for leads as needed and occasionally answer front-desk phone calls when other staff are unavailable.
Drive to community locations as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.