Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Agency

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Early Intervention Service Coordinator (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

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Description of Work

This is professional level work within the early intervention branch at the local Children’s Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs). The CDSA is the lead agency for the NC Infant Toddler Program. Employees providing in-home or center-based consultation services are responsible for utilizing a variety of formalized assessment tools for the child and/or other family members and coordinating with other disciplines and agencies to ensure a comprehensive assessment; reviewing family resources, relationships and attitudes, and making independent clinical judgements regarding appropriate services to be provided to client and family. Employees establish both short and long-range client and family-centered goals and develop, negotiate, implement, monitor and adjust individualized family service plans (IFSPs) and coordinate specialized services such as physical, occupational, psychological, and speech therapies, as needed and based on family choice. Employees provide effective utilization of program services, enablement, advocacy, and provide family support; teach parents/care providers in activities and skills which enhance the development of the child. Employees utilize community resources, and serve as a program consultant/liaison within the community. Tasks are independently completed with review and clinical supervision, and guidance available on an as needed basis. Employees must follow program objectives, policies and procedures. Employees are involved in coordinating interdisciplinary services for families' needs. Employees develop, negotiate, and ensure procedural safeguards. Employees monitor and supervise in-home service provided by contracted and enrolled service providers. Employees may also be called upon to provide consultation to community agencies, organizations, and technical guidance to staff. The population served includes infants, toddlers, or preschoolers (children ages 0-3) with or at risk for developmental delays, disabilities or atypical development in the case of center or home-based early intervention programs. For such service settings, experience may also be with families of such children, other care providers, or non-handicapped children of this age or with child mental health related programs. In other service settings such as CAP-DD, components or itinerant teams, experience may be with adults with developmental disabilities or mental illness.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position, and no leave or retirement benefits are offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered, visit www.shpnc.org.

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NOTE: If you are a current NC State Government employee, you will be considered for a temporary assignment. However, Temporary Solutions cannot accommodate dual employment.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary worker's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in Roanoke Rapids, NC - Halifax County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.41 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 401-B Becker Drive., Roanoke Rapids, NC 27577 As an Early Intervention Service Coordinator-the duties include working with families and providers to develop Functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), work with multidisciplinary teams to determine families' needs for support and services, conduct home visits, coordinator and facilitate services and transition planning; and participate in the authorization and monitoring of early intervention services.

Management Preferences

• Thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques of the field of early childhood developmental disabilities and infant mental health, including assessments and development of comprehensive treatment plans.
• Skill in developing and writing individualized family service plans.
• Ability to evaluate and document child progress and adjust the plan as needed.
• Ability to coordinate and instruct staff, family members, and care providers in carrying out methods and techniques utilized in developmental disabilities and infant and child mental health and family studies fields.
• Ability to establish rapport and relate to clients, families, community agencies, and groups, and a variety of service disciplines.
• Ability to manage time independently and develop and use methods of organization to facilitate compliance with all timelines, documentation requirements, and procedural safeguards.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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

Bachelor’s degree in the 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Yolanda Crudup

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]