Early Intervention Service Coordinator
About The Position
EI Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of Early Intervention! They provide service coordination for children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program and support to their families and caregivers. Research shows that birth to three is a critical period for working with families to support their competence and confidence as their child's first and most important teacher. The birth-to-three period offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. EISCs typically have the flexibility of telework and a hybrid workplace. EISC duties include: 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
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
- Proficient in evidence-based approaches for supporting young children and families, including natural learning environment strategies and caregiver coaching.
- Skilled in communicating fluently 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
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
