Early Intervention Service Coordinator (Erie, PA)

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5 • Erie, PA

8d • $44,480 • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Intervention (EI) Service Coordinator oversees and is primarily responsible for the assessment portion of the screening process to determine eligibility for the program. The EI Service Coordinator completes intake work, which includes referral response, parental interview, developmental screening, and case presentation to staff. The EI Service Coordinator assists in case information management, case-finding activities, staff, and agency coordination functions. This role functions as a service coordinator for preschool-age and/or Infant-Toddler children transitioning to preschool EI. The position involves coordinating intake, screening, and/or evaluations of initially referred cases, and participating in the development and completion of special education documents. The Service Coordinator will also participate in team and/or family meetings, work as a team member to ensure smooth transition into the preschool EI program, and participate in outside interagency meetings and assist in facilitation of services between agencies. Additionally, the role includes maintaining and disseminating public awareness materials and assisting in related child find activities, participating in applicable trainings and meetings, and assisting and serving as a resource for families and preschools in understanding the EI process. The Service Coordinator will also assist families by making referrals to community resources and ensuring that families understand parental rights and responsibilities in the education of their child.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of experience working with students and/or families in a support services, educational or other related field

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of prior experience as a case manager with a focus on Early Intervention

Responsibilities

• Oversee and be primarily responsible for the assessment portion of the screening process to determine eligibility for the program.
• Complete intake work, including referral response, parental interview, developmental screening, and case presentation to staff.
• Assist in case information management, case-finding activities, staff, and agency coordination functions.
• Function as service coordinator for preschool-age and/or Infant-Toddler children transitioning to preschool EI.
• Coordinate intake, screening, and/or evaluations of initially referred cases.
• Participate in the development and completion of special education documents.
• Participate in team and/or family meetings.
• Work as a team member to ensure smooth transition into the preschool EI program.
• Participate in outside interagency meetings and assist in facilitation of services between agencies.
• Maintain and disseminate public awareness materials and assist in related child find activities.
• Participate in applicable trainings and meetings.
• Assist and serve as a resource for families and preschools in understanding the EI process.
• Assist families by making referrals to community resources.
• Ensure that families understand parental rights and responsibilities in the education of their child.

Benefits

• $44,480 annually (pro-rated for 2026-2027 SY)
• 35 hour work week
• 15 paid holidays per year
• 20 Vacation Days
• 13 Sick Days
• 5 Personal Days
• 2 Mental Health days per year (pro-rated for 2026-2027 SY)
• Full Medical-PPO, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents from Day 1! ($75.00/ month premium+ deductible)
• Required minimum 7.5% contribution to Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)

What This Job Offers

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