Early Intervention Service Coordinator

State of North Carolina•Concord CDSA Iredell, NC

1d•$37,377 - $65,408•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Intervention Service Coordinator provides direct service coordination for children from birth to three in the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program and supports their families and caregivers. The role is located within the Concord Children's Developmental Services Agency catchment area and is housed in the Iredell County satellite office; some travel outside the county may be required. The position works with families and service providers to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to identify family needs, conducts home visits, coordinates and facilitates services and transition planning, and participates in authorization and monitoring of early intervention services. Services must comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), federal regulations, and State policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, or Psychology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional experience working with the population served; OR
Bachelor’s degree in a 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

Knowledge of coaching interaction styles and adult learning principles.
Experience working with infants, toddlers, and their families using research-informed and/or evidence-based practices for early intervention services.
Experience developing treatment and/or outcomes-based plans, setting goals, planning, writing, and measuring outcomes for children and their families.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to manage time independently.
Fluency in a second language.

Responsibilities

Provide direct service coordination for children enrolled in the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program and support their families and caregivers.
Work with families and providers to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
Work with multidisciplinary teams to determine families’ needs for supports and services.
Conduct home visits.
Coordinate and facilitate services and transition planning.
Participate in the authorization and monitoring of early intervention services.
Ensure services comply with IDEA, federal regulations, and State policies and procedures.