Early Intervention Service Coordinator/Caseworker EI

Montgomery County•Norristown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Intervention Service Coordinator manages a caseload and assists families of eligible children from birth to age three in identifying, locating, coordinating, and monitoring mandated services. The role includes screening referrals, coordinating evaluations and family service plans, following up on identified concerns, and helping families access early intervention, health, and community services. The position also tracks at-risk children who do not qualify for Early Intervention Services but meet the criteria for tracking services. The coordinator documents monitoring activities in case comments and bills applicable activities to Medical Assistance (MA), with a productivity expectation of 60% for billable activities. The role requires at least 24 hours of annual training, in addition to relevant pre-service training. Onsite in-person attendance is required as directed by the Supervisor or Director, and the work involves travel to family homes and community programs supporting children and families. Pennsylvania residency is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree that 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 another comparable social science.
One year of full-time or full-time-equivalent experience working with or providing counseling to children, families, or individuals with disabilities.
Must meet requirements for Child Abuse, Criminal History, and FBI clearances for employment.
Onsite in-person attendance is required as directed by the Supervisor or Director.
Ability to travel to family homes and community programs supporting children and families.

Responsibilities

Complete initial screening for all Early Intervention Services referrals to determine family resources, priorities, and concerns, and identify supports and services needed to meet the child’s developmental needs.
Track at-risk children who do not meet Early Intervention Services eligibility but meet the criteria for tracking services.
Coordinate the Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation within 45 days of the initial referral.
Facilitate and participate in the development, implementation, annual review, and evaluation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and transition plan.
Follow up on health, safety, or other concerns identified during visits.
Document monitoring activities in case comments and bill applicable activities to Medical Assistance, demonstrating 60% productivity for billable activities.
Assist families of infants and toddlers with disabilities in accessing early intervention and other services in the child’s natural environment, as identified in the IFSP.
Assist families in arranging medical and health services and provide appropriate community resources.
Attend at least 24 hours of training annually, in addition to applicable pre-service training.
Perform other duties as delegated.
Build relationships with diverse stakeholders and community organizations, foster open communication, interact effectively with teams, manage and mediate conflict, and demonstrate strong listening and verbal and written communication skills.