Birth-to-3 Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Macon County Mental Health Board; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Public Holidays

Job summary

Macon County Mental Health Board is seeking a Service Coordinator to guide birth to 3 families through intake, evaluation, eligibility, IFSP, and progress reviews in the Early Intervention system. You will maintain a caseload and perform home visits.

The role requires reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed at IRS rate), strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to collaborate with infants, families, paraprofessionals, and specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, speech, early childhood education, special education or related field which include course work in child development (required by the State of Illinois; cannot be substituted for experience)
• Willingness to obtain and maintain required certification/credentialing
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and ethical conduct skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with infants/families, paraprofessionals, and specialists
• Effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work to meet time frames and deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Knowledge of basic computer functioning and accessing a database
• Maintain confidentiality
• Valid IL driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and reliable means of transportation
• Experience in Service Coordination and Early Intervention or Early Childhood preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate progress of children birth to 3 years and their families through intake, evaluation, eligibility determination, the IFSP process, and progress reviews
• Maintain a caseload and conduct home visits to meet with families
• Use personal vehicle for travel with mileage reimbursement
• Work in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on meeting deadlines and confidentiality

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Ethical conduct

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Bachelor's degree in sociology

Bachelor's degree in speech

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Tools

Database skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Macon County Mental Health Board is seeking a Service Coordinator to guide birth to 3 families through intake, evaluation, eligibility, IFSP, and progress reviews in the Early Intervention system. You will maintain a caseload and perform home visits.

The role requires reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed at IRS rate), strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to collaborate with infants, families, paraprofessionals, and specialists.