Early Intervention Service Coordinator

State of North Carolina • Cleveland, NC

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct service coordination for children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program and to provide supports to their families/caregivers. Service coordination is a critical service that is helpful for families/caregivers and it is also required by the federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Services provided through the NC ITP must be compliant with the IDEA, federal regulations, and State policies and procedures. This position as an Early Intervention Service Coordinator for children, birth to three, is located within the catchment area of the Shelby Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) and is housed in Cleveland County in the main office in Shelby, NC. Some travel outside of the county may be required at times. Duties include working with families and providers to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), work with multi-disciplinary teams to determine families’ needs for supports and services, conduct home visits, coordinate and facilitate services and transition planning, and participate in the authorization and monitoring of early intervention services.

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.
• Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA’s catchment area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in the age range 0 – 5 and their families, including children with developmental delays.
• Knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.
• Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices used in working with young children and families, such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.
• Fluency in a second language.

Responsibilities

• working with families and providers to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
• work with multi-disciplinary teams to determine families’ needs for supports and services
• conduct home visits
• coordinate and facilitate services and transition planning
• participate in the authorization and monitoring of early intervention services

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive 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