Early Intervention Service Coordinator

State of North Carolina

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an Early Intervention Service Coordinator (EISC) to join the NC Infant-Toddler Program. EISCs are crucial in supporting children from birth to three and their families during a critical developmental period. This role involves developing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), assessing family needs, conducting home visits, coordinating services like speech and physical therapy, and planning for transitions at age three. The position offers flexibility with telework and a hybrid workplace.

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 defined 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 team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams to determine families’ needs for supports and services
• Conducting home visits
• Coordinating services, such as speech and physical therapy
• Arranging and monitoring other early intervention services
• Planning for transition to other services at age three

Benefits

• health insurance options
• standard and supplemental retirement plans
• NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• community service leave
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level