Early Intervention Service Coordinator

State of North Carolina•Rocky Mount, NC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. 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. The Division of Child and Family Well-Being is a division at the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) that will focus on supporting whole child and family health and well-being for North Carolinians with several sections including nutrition programs (WIC, SNAP and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health & prevention services for children and youth, children’s behavioral health programs, and early intervention programs. The Operations Unit is in the Community Nutrition Services Section (CNSS) in the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW).

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

Experience working with children in the age range 0 – 8 and their families, including children with developmental delays.
Working knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.
Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals.
Working knowledge of evidence-based practices used in working with young children and families, such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.

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