Early Intervention Service Coordinator

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

Early Intervention Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of the Early Intervention system! They play a vital role in supporting children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program and empowering families as their child’s first and most important teachers. Research shows that birth to age three is a critical period for building family competence and confidence—offering a powerful opportunity to positively influence a child’s development and learning. Key duties of EISCs include: • Collaborating with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) • Working with multi-disciplinary teams to identify families’ needs for supports and services • Conducting home visits to provide guidance and coordinate care • Coordinating services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy • Arranging and monitoring early intervention services to ensure continuity and quality • Planning for children’s smooth transition to other services at age three Work Schedule: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Frequent travel by car is required within the CDSA catchment area

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education, Psychology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional experience working with the population served; or Bachelor’s degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques of the field of early childhood developmental disabilities and infant mental health, including assessments and development of comprehensive treatment plans.
• Ability to evaluate and document child progress and adjust the plan as needed
• Ability to coordinate and instruct staff, family members, and care providers in carrying out methods and techniques utilized in developmental disabilities and infant and child mental health and family studies fields
• Ability to establish rapport and relate to clients, families, community agencies, and groups, and a variety of service disciplines
• Ability to manage time independently and develop and use methods of organization to facilitate compliance with all timelines, documentation requirements, and procedural safeguards

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams to identify families’ needs for supports and services
• Conducting home visits to provide guidance and coordinate care
• Coordinating services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy
• Arranging and monitoring early intervention services to ensure continuity and quality
• Planning for children’s smooth transition to other services at age three

Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees