Early Intervention Service Coordinator - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

DAWN Center for Independent Living•Denville, NJ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

DAWN Center for Independent Living (DAWNcil) is seeking a passionate and self-driven team member to coordinate services and provide care management to families enrolled in New Jersey’s Early Intervention System (NJEIS). The successful candidate must be able to multitask, quickly transition between job responsibilities, and be flexible to unanticipated changes. This role requires travel within Morris/Sussex Counties, and candidates must have a dependable means of transportation. The mission of NJEIS is to enhance the capacity of families to meet the developmental and health-related needs of children, birth through age three, who have delays or disabilities. The Service Coordinator works with the family and the team of EI practitioners to create an Individualized Family Service Plan, set goals for the child, assign designated services, and monitor the progress of the child.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a social services field (social work, psychology, etc.)
At least 1 year of documented professional work experience with children and families (post degree)
Working knowledge of developmental disabilities and/or knowledge of infant and early childhood development
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other EI team members, children who have developmental delays and their families, and the general public
Ability to efficiently facilitate team meetings with families and other professionals
Ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
Possess strong and effective spoken and written communication skills and be able to express self with a professional demeanor and presentation
Ability to maintain compliance with NJEIS policy and procedures, and adherence to established deadlines and benchmarks
Strong team player willing to take direction, initiate business activities and work with management staff and peers
Ability to cope with moderate to high levels of stress
Experience using Microsoft office package 2010 and ability to effectively use technology as part of daily work activities provided by agency
Proof of a valid driver license
Proof of auto insurance coverage limits of at least $100,000 / $300,000

Responsibilities

Coordinate services and provide care management to families enrolled in New Jersey’s Early Intervention System (NJEIS).
Work with the family and the team of EI practitioners to create an Individualized Family Service Plan.
Set goals for the child.
Assign designated services.
Monitor the progress of the child.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other EI team members, children who have developmental delays and their families, and the general public.
Efficiently facilitate team meetings with families and other professionals.
Effectively organize work, establish priorities and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision.
Maintain compliance with NJEIS policy and procedures, and adherence to established deadlines and benchmarks.
Take direction, initiate business activities and work with management staff and peers.

Benefits

Employer sponsored health benefits
Paid time off
Sick days
Twelve paid holidays
Employee access to group rates for optional vision, dental, and life insurance benefits
Access to supplemental benefits through Aflac
Available 401k retirement plan through Transamerica with employer match
Employer sponsored long term disability coverage
Professional and career development opportunities
Company provided technology for work
Energetic and collaborative working environment
Supportive leadership team
Work which is impactful to the community