Intake Coordinator - Early Intervention

Presbyterian Medical Services•Farmington, NM

80d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position responsible for the management, oversight and coordination of the referral and intake process for all children from birth to three years of age that have been referred to Roundtree Children’s Development Services. Ensures completion of the intake process in a prompt, professional and family-centered manner, meeting all regulatory compliance expectations set by the Department of Health, Family Infant Toddler Program guidelines/regulations. This professional also coordinates and manages all Child Find activities per Department of Health Family Infant Toddler Program guidelines/regulations. In addition, this position serves as Developmental Specialist - Lead, with a case load of clients, as assigned. Acts in a lead role regarding a variety of Early Intervention training and coordination activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Audio logy, Art or Music Therapy, Counseling and Guidance, Early Childhood Development and Education, Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Family Studies, Family Therapy and Counseling, Nursing (LPN, RN, Midwife), Nutrition/Dietetics, Occupational Therapy including Certified Occupational Therapist, Orientation/Mobility Training, Pediatric or other Medical Specialty(MD, CNP, PA), Physical Therapy including Physical Therapy Assistant, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Speech and Language Pathology, Language Disorders, Vision Training.
Experience working with a part C program (Early Intervention) or Part B (public schools setting or Head Start).
Minimum of one year experience serving individuals with disabilities and their families.
Minimum of one year assessment and intake experience.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Developmental Specialist II or III Certificate from the New Mexico Department of Health in accordance with Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program regulations (7.30.8 NMAC) and Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) Policy.
Must possess or have ability to obtain PE-MOSA (Presumptive Eligibility – Medicaid on Site Application) certification within six months of hire.
Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must provide a current motor vehicle record.
Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position.
Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, II.D.3, Drug Free Workplace, III.H and applicable state and federal laws.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish; English/Navajo helpful.

Responsibilities

Management, oversight and coordination of the referral and intake process for children from birth to three years of age.
Ensuring completion of the intake process in a prompt, professional and family-centered manner, meeting all regulatory compliance expectations.
Coordinating and managing all Child Find activities per Department of Health Family Infant Toddler Program guidelines/regulations.
Serving as Developmental Specialist - Lead, with a case load of clients, as assigned.
Acting in a lead role regarding a variety of Early Intervention training and coordination activities.