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 Planning for transition to other services at age three
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
- Bachelor's degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served
- 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.
- Knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.
- Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals.
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
- 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
