Early Intervention Service Coordinator/Caseworker EI

Montgomery County•Norristown, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Intervention Service Coordinator is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing a caseload and assisting each eligible family in identifying, locating, coordinating and monitoring mandated services for children birth to three years of age. This role involves initial screening for Early Intervention Services to determine family resources, priorities, and concerns, and to identify necessary supports and services. The Service Coordinator also tracks at-risk children who do not meet eligibility but qualify for tracking services. Key responsibilities include coordinating the Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation within 45 days of referral, facilitating the development, implementation, review, and evaluation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and transition plan, and following up on identified health, safety, or other concerns. Documentation of monitoring activities and billing to MA (if applicable) is also required. The Service Coordinator assists families in accessing early intervention services and other services in the least restrictive environment, including arranging medical and health services and providing community resources. A minimum of 24 hours of training annually is required, in addition to pre-service training relevant to early intervention, child development, community resources, or services for children with disabilities. Other duties may be delegated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree which includes 12 college credits in early intervention, early childhood, special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, family counseling, family studies, social welfare, psychology or other comparable social sciences.
One year of full-time or full-time equivalent experience working with or providing counseling to children, families or individuals with disabilities.
Must have automobile in good working condition with Pennsylvania driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage.
Subject to mandates requiring Child Abuse, Criminal History, and FBI Clearances for employment.

Nice To Haves

Pennsylvania residency is not a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

Effectively and efficiently manage a caseload.
Assist eligible families in identifying, locating, coordinating, and monitoring mandated services for children birth to three years of age.
Complete initial screening for all referrals to determine resources, priorities, and concerns of the family, and to identify necessary supports and services.
Track at-risk children who do not meet eligibility for Early Intervention Services but meet criteria for tracking services.
Coordinate the Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation within 45 days of initial referral.
Facilitate and participate in the development, implementation, review, and evaluation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and transition plan.
Follow up on any health, safety, or other concerns identified during visits.
Document activities of monitoring in case comments and bill to MA, if applicable.
Assist families in gaining access to early intervention services and other services in the least restrictive environment.
Assist families in arranging to receive medical and health services.
Provide families with appropriate community resources.
Attend at least 24 hours of training annually, in addition to any pre-service training relevant to early intervention services, child development, community resources, or services for children with disabilities.
Perform other duties as delegated.