Early Intervention Service Coordinator
About The Position
Early Intervention Service Coordinators (EISCs) provide service coordination for children in the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program (NC ITP) and support their families and caregivers. The role supports families’ competence and confidence as their child’s first and most important teacher during the critical birth-to-three developmental period. This position is located at the Onslow County Office of the New Bern Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA). The New Bern CDSA serves children and families in Carteret, Craven, Jones, Lenoir, Onslow, and Pamlico counties. The position requires travel throughout this six-county service area. The North Carolina Early Intervention Section is the lead agency for the NC ITP, which supports children from birth to age three who have developmental delays and/or disabilities and their families.
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 a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of such experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a degree from an accredited university that allows certification as an Infant-Toddler Family Specialist.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children from birth to age three and their families, including children with developmental delays.
- Knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.
- Experience working and collaborating with families and other professionals.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices for working with young children and families, such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.
Responsibilities
- Work with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to determine families’ needs for supports and services.
- Conduct home visits.
- Coordinate services, including speech and physical therapy.
- Arrange and monitor other early intervention services.
- Plan transitions to other services when children reach age three.
- Travel and drive to home visits within the six-county catchment area.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex pre-tax benefit options
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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Job Type
Full-time
