Service Coordinator - Monroe/Lawrence County

Thrive Alliance • Bloomington, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Service Coordinator assists families with a child aged birth to 3 years of age with a disability in accessing a community-based, comprehensive system of services. These services are individually tailored to meet the families' needs and are provided in the child's natural environment. The Service Coordinator coordinates ongoing eligibility and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), serves as the family advocate, and is the initial resource for Early Intervention Services under Part C of IDEA. The Service Coordinator will conduct in-home assessments, lead the IFSP and teams which include, but are not limited to, the family, medical providers, Eligibility Determination Team, educational providers, and other community-based resources, through the process of problem-solving, negotiation, and resolution of conflicts to provide the best options available for the child and family. Imagine being involved in assisting with the successful start for a child and his or her family. The Service Coordinator really does make a difference in lives every day.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or program, preferably in a human services-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, Education, or Nursing. Related majors will be considered, especially with personal or work experience related to social services.
• Travel is required so the employee must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, adequate insurance, and a good driving record.
• Must meet and maintain state credentials as a Service Coordinator Specialist under First Steps regulations and remain in good standing with the State of Indiana.
• Demonstrate competence in the resource and referral process (such as DCS, Head Start, Healthy Families, CSHCS, and Medicaid).
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Adequate computer skills to complete mandatory documentation.
• Above-average time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist families with a child aged birth to 3 years of age with a disability in accessing a community-based, comprehensive system of services.
• Coordinate ongoing eligibility and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Serve as the family advocate.
• Act as the initial resource for Early Intervention Services under Part C of IDEA.
• Conduct in-home assessments.
• Lead the IFSP and teams which include, but are not limited to, the family, medical providers, Eligibility Determination Team, educational providers, and other community-based resources.
• Engage in problem-solving, negotiation, and resolution of conflicts to provide the best options available for the child and family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level