Early Intervention Service Coordinator

POSITION: Early Intervention Service Coordinator

DUTIES include but not limited to the following:

1. Establish and maintain positive relationships with assigned families through regular home visits and monitoring, serving as a single point of contact to assist families throughout their Early Intervention EI journey beginning with initial contact through transition at age 2.
2. Actively participate as a member of Mahoning Countys Evidenced-Based EI Team.
3. Share and ensure parents rights within the EI system and complete required consents.
4. Observe developmental skills of infants and toddlers, conduct screenings as appropriate.
5. Gather medical, developmental, and social history information to present to the team.
6. Coordinate eligibility and enrollment process, including coordination of developmental evaluation and assessment.
7. Conduct family-directed assessment to identify the familys priorities.
8. Provide information about community resources and make relevant referrals.
9. Coordinate and facilitate the development and review of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that identifies needed EI services and their funding sources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIREMENTS include but not limited to the following:

1. Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
2. Eligible for Service Coordinator credential issued by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DoDD).
3. Possess knowledge of available community resources.
4. Ability to interact in a sensitive and supportive manner with families and guardians.
5. Ability to efficiently plan to meet tight deadlines.
6. Ability to negotiate and manage conflict.
7. Ability to use coaching strategies to support parents.
8. Ability to work variable and flexible hours, including evenings.
9. Ability to attend required in-service trainings as offered by DoDD.
10. Evidence of a valid drivers license in the state of residence, good driving record, and full liability coverage on any vehicle used for transportation.
11. Excellent interviewing and documentation skills.
12. Good organizational and time-management skills.
13. Exceptional communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal, for effective interaction with internal and external customers.
14. Self-starter with ability to work independently.
15. Possess computer skills in various word processing and database management programs.
16. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment. Ability to engage others with understanding and empathy.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

MAHONING COUNTY BOARD OF DD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Kelli Behun, M.A. Director of Human Resources Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities 4791 Woodridge Drive Austintown, Ohio 44515 Phone: 330-797-2931 Fax: 330-599-7284