Interim Service Coordinator

RIVER VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC•Charleston, WV

7d•$21 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

Ensure the implementation of the WV Birth to Three (WVBTT) Individualized Family Service Plan process. This role involves contacting assigned referrals, informing families of procedural safeguards, and establishing working relationships with service coordinators, practitioners, and community partners. The coordinator will also facilitate intake, eligibility, and IFSP meetings, and coordinate transition planning activities with other early childhood programs.

Requirements

Abide by all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to the program and relevant grants.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Utilize technology to enter, retrieve, and process information and communicate electronically.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Work collaboratively.
Successfully clearing the background check process, which may include: criminal background check, education verification, references, drug testing, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry, Child Protective Services check, and federal grants debarred list.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.
Adhere to the Division of Early Childhood Council for Exceptional Children Code of Ethics.
Maintain STARS career pathway enrollment.
Maintain ISC credential.
Able to travel extensively; requires the need for flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Bachelor’s degree in an approved human services field such as social work, elementary education, special education, nursing, psychology, counseling, sociology, speech and language pathology or approved equivalent program of study OR Bachelor’s degree in a non-related area with at least 9 hours of related coursework in an approved human services field such as social work, elementary education, special education, nursing, psychology, counseling, sociology, speech and language pathology or equivalent program of study.

Nice To Haves

This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week following a successful 90-day review.

Responsibilities

Contact assigned referrals within established timelines.
Inform families of the WVBTT Procedural Safeguards.
Establish and maintain a working relationship with Service Coordinators, practitioners, and community partners within the Regional Administrative Unit’s geographical service area.
Coordinate transition planning activities/conference with other early childhood programs.
Facilitate the initial intake, eligibility meetings, and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings.
Inform families and Service Coordinators of the travel reimbursement process.
Compile and submit reports within established timelines.
Assist in recruiting practitioners in identified areas of need.
Participate in ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement activities.
Actively participate in Child Find and public awareness activities.
Respond to any inquiries within a timely manner.
Participate in all required committees, conferences, meetings and trainings relevant to the program and/or agency.
Any additional duties as assigned.