Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department • Zanesville, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Help Me Grow Project Coordinator, travels and conducts home visits for families with children, ranging in age from birth the three (3) years, who qualify for services under the Early Intervention program. This Service Coordinator position coordinates direct services that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children and adults in our county.

Requirements

• An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Associates Degree in Nursing, social work, special or early childhood education, child development or related field as specified by the Help Me Grow or Early Intervention program requirements
• Ability to obtain necessary program credentials within probationary period
• Two (2) years of experience working with infants / toddlers and their families and performing service coordination or equivalent with experience working with diverse populations in a community based setting preferred
• Knowledge of community resources and medical terminology
• Basic computer knowledge with competency in application of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google products and other job related computer software
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and learn administrative, clerical and other responsibilities specific to the job assignment
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to reliable transportation
• Non-tobacco user
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within 3 days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform & Control Act requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience working with infants / toddlers and their families and performing service coordination or equivalent with experience working with diverse populations in a community based setting

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creation and completion of specific performance objectives in personal work plan which links to the ZMCHD strategic
• Travels and conducts home visits for referred families of Muskingum County
• Assist families in developing their Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
• Assist families in accessing the services listed in the IFSP; Seek appropriate services and situations to achieve the child and family outcomes of the IFSP; Facilitate timely delivery of services
• Assure the IFSP is updated timely and in accordance with DODD rule
• Coordinates completion of all required eligibility determination procedures in accordance with DODD rule.
• Coordinates completion of ongoing screenings and assessments described in program protocols.
• Coordinate information sharing with medical and service providers
• Remain knowledgeable of community resources appropriate for needs of clients; Actively assist with referral process for agency and community resources and programs; Maintain supporting documentation of all referrals and follow up
• Assure necessary data is collected and entered into appropriate data system assigned for the specific program
• Facilitate timely transition plan when the family’s Early Intervention services are ending
• Establish and maintain working relationships with participating agencies to effectively assist the families in utilizing the available services to meet their needs
• Establish positive, trusting relationships with clients and their families while providing general support, encouragement, and
• Follow-up with clients via phone calls, home visits, and visits to other settings where clients can be found. Follow up should be continuous from initial eligibility through closure of
• Assist clients with accessing health related services, completing applications and forms, understanding care plans and instructions, utilizing services
• Work closely with any internal programs/partners our clients are working with to help ensure clients have comprehensive and coordinated
• Enter data into electronic and hard copy records, spreadsheets, and databases. Complete client reporting within required timeframes of program. This varies by program, so become familiar with deadlines.
• Participate on committees, meetings, trainings, and events as
• Maintain confidentiality of confidential or sensitive records and information pertinent to the assigned
• Demonstrate the Values outlined in the ZMCHD Strategic Plan
• Help in the promotional efforts for ZMCHD programs and activities, both internal and external. This includes attending health fairs and special events, preparing displays for events, developing educational materials and working with the ZMCHD PIO and
• Support and participate in quality improvement
• Adhere to ZMCHD policies and procedures. Practice dependable attendance
• Represent the department and agency favorably to the public. Adhere to the adopted ZMCHD customer service standards.
• Ensure compliance with standards, laws, and regulations as promulgated by regulatory agencies such as OSHA, Federal and State
• Ensure compliance and works toward the mission of ZMCHD
• Maintain and improve knowledge and skills through participation in meeteings, trainings, seminars, and in-service trainings.
• Additional duties as assigned or requested.
• May be required to report to the emergency command center in the event of a public health
• Public Health Core Competencies (to be assigned): Analytical / Assessment Skills:
• Communication Skills:
• Cultural Competency Skills:
• Community Dimensions of Practice Skills: Public Health Sciences
• Financial Planning & Management Skills Leadership & Systems Thinking Skills:

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree