Care Coordinator/Social Worker

catalight; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Hawaii is hiring a Care Coordinator (EI) to support infants and toddlers (0–3) with developmental delays. The role focuses on coordinating services, guiding families, and working with the interdisciplinary team to implement the IFSP.

The ideal candidate has EI experience and values family-centered, culturally competent care. Join a program dedicated to helping children reach milestones and thrive in their natural environments, with a focus on integrated family support and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent.
• Active LSW or LCSW license REQUIRED.
• One year minimum experience in professional social work preferred.
• Experience with children with special needs in EI is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate child development monitoring and intervention services for 0–3 years old with delays or disabilities.
• Model strategies and educate parents/care providers to promote development.
• Collaborate to set and monitor child outcomes on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Coordinate with Hawaii DOH EI Section and meet funder guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Meet productivity targets for the caseload and provide intervention strategies and resources.
• Facilitate weekly Family Support Team meetings under the EI Program Manager.
• Schedule home visits or telepractice visits based on family preference.
• Coordinate family visits with other providers as needed.
• Assess, evaluate, and consult on child developmental progress using evidence-based tools.
• Complete billing and service plan documentation within timelines.
• Provide written and verbal communications to families and care providers.
• Explain Primary Service Provider Coaching model and support families in coaching to foster development.
• Offer other resources and referrals as needed.
• Stay current with new research and developments in special education.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Developmental disabilities

ADA/IDEA guidelines

Family coaching model

Culturally competent

Diversity awareness

Paraprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

LSW or LCSW license

Job description

If you love working with children and helping them achieve their goals and thrive, you've come to the right place! At Easterseals Hawaii, the Care Coordinator (EI) is truly a trusted source for support, who can make all the difference for client families with a child diagnosed with or showing early signs of developmental delay. And that's just the beginning, as our Care Coordinators help create a rich learning environment where a child can make progress, meet treatment goals, and maximize their learning potential.

Our Early Intervention services offer a comprehensive, research-based program for children from birth to 3 years with disabilities or at risk of not meeting their developmental milestones.

The ideal candidate has prior experience working with children with a developmental delay. They will also understand that parents and families are the most essential part of a child's development and, as a result, work alongside the family to provide individualized treatment for their child. Joining Easterseals also means that you want to be part of a culture and community focused on equality and belonging so all people of all abilities can live their best lives and thrive.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates child development monitoring and intervention services to children, ages 0-3yrs, who have been identified as having, or being at risk of developmental delay or disability.
• Models' strategies and provide education to parents/care providers/families to promote their child's unique development.
• Collaborates with the team to create and monitors child outcomes and services on the child's Individualized Family Service Plan.
• Collaborates with the State of Hawaii Department of Health's Early Intervention Section and meets all funder required program guidelines, timelines, and caseload reporting.
• Meets productivity requirements for assigned caseload and provides effective intervention strategies, transition materials, community resources, care coordinator outcome support and communication, both with families and with the multidisciplinary team.
• Under direction of the Early Intervention Program Manager, facilities weekly Family Support Team meetings
• Schedules and coordinates regular home visits or telepractice visits based on family's preference for service delivery with family/care providers for natural environment intervention activities and family education.
• Coordinates family visits with other providers according to the individual needs of the child.
• Assesses, evaluates, and consults on child's developmental progress using discipline-specific, evidence-based assessment tools.
• Completes billing and service plan documentation (i.e. service notes, intake forms, consents, transition forms, meeting notifications and prior written notices) within required program guideline timelines.
• Provides recommendations and educational materials through written and verbal communication to families/care providers.
• Explains the Primary Service Provider Coaching Model of Early Intervention service delivery and supports families through care coordination coaching to foster their child's unique development.
• Provides other resources and suggests referrals to other support services as needed.
• Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in special education and related fields.
• Completes additional job duties as assigned by supervisors/management.
• Must report in person to assigned office location a minimum of 4 days per week, up to 5 days per week, dependent on program needs as directed by management team.
• Must report in person to assigned office location within 24 hours as directed by EIS.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Social Service, Education or equivalent from an accredited college or university program.
• Active LSW or LCSW license REQUIRED
• One (1) year minimum experience in professional social work is highly preferred.
• Experience working with children with special needs in the field of early intervention is highly preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Significant knowledge with developmental disabilities, familiarity with ADA and Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) guidelines, and inclusion.
• The understanding and compatibility to interact with families, professionals, and paraprofessionals within a Primary Service Provider model of service delivery, using an approach that involves giving and receiving peer coaching.
• Understanding of and respect for children with special needs and their families. Ability to be attentive to input from families regarding their child's preferences by utilizing a strength-based approach with culturally competent practices.
• Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• A commitment to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, patience and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive