Early Intervention Service Coordinator
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct service coordination to children and families enrolled in or referred to the NC Infant/Toddler Program. Services must be provided in compliance with Federal and State regulations for the Infant/Toddler Program. 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.
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.
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 is available to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
