Care Coordinator/Social Worker

Easter Seals Hawaii; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Hawaii is seeking a Care Coordinator (EI) to support families of children from birth to 3 with developmental delays or risk. You will coordinate services, educate families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement the Individualized Family Service Plan.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, an active LSW/LCSW license, and at least one year of professional social work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Service, Education or equivalent.
• Active LSW or LCSW license REQUIRED.
• One year minimum experience in professional social work preferred.
• Experience with children with special needs in early intervention preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities, IDEA guidelines, and inclusion.
• Ability to collaborate with families, professionals, and paraprofessionals using a Primary Service Provider model.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates child development monitoring and intervention services for 0–3 years at risk or with delay.
• Educates and models strategies for parents/caregivers to support development.
• Collaborates with the team on outcomes and the Individualized Family Service Plan.
• Meets funder program guidelines and reports caseload activities.
• Facilitates Family Support Team meetings and coordinates home/telepractice visits.
• Provides resources and referrals, and communicates with families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains documentation and supports family coaching within service delivery.

Skills

Child development monitoring

Family coaching

Effective communication with families

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

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, facilitates 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 matters.

Must manage day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.

Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the organization.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and related computer software and applications.

Work calmly with behavioral and health related incidents.

Alertness to respond to audio and visual cues from participants and their families, other staff members and the environment.

Handle multiple tasks, adhere to timelines, and process urgent projects while maintaining an attention to detail.

Respond appropriately and immediately to emergencies as defined by ESH Emergency Procedure Guide/Safety Manual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, read and write using the primary language with the workplace.

Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.

Frequent sitting on the floor in families’ homes to administer evaluations that can last up to 90 minutes.

Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. used in home visits.

Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.

Frequent speaking and listening (25-75%) to clients, staff, and others in the workplace.

Frequent driving (to and from office and client homes).

Frequent exposure to disability disorders in clients; occasional emergency situation; occasional exposure to trauma; constant client contact and decision making; constant concentration required when working with clients.

Frequent work inside client homes; occasional work in outdoor settings.

Utilize computer, cell phone (iPhone), desk phone and scanner/printer.

Frequent sitting.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.

Reliable transportation needed. Must have valid Hawaii Driver’s License/insurance and maintain a clean driving record.

Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations and clear TB testing based on company policies.

Must obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.

Must attend any required training.

Time Type: Full time

Compensation: 62,000-70,000 Annually

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.

Easterseals Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer.

About Easterseals Hawaii

For over 75 years, Easterseals Hawaii has been serving children, youth and adults with disabilities within the community. In addition, Easterseals Hawaii is part of a family of companies — a strategic collection of non-profit organizations with deep expertise and a passion to disrupt and transform home and community-based care. When you join our family of companies — Easterseals Hawaii, Catalight and Easterseals Northern California — you will be part of a social enterprise committed to creating greater equity for people with developmental disabilities and building more inclusive communities. Together we have nearly 700 employees in Hawaii, Northern California and across the U.S. We provide a comprehensive compensation package and offer benefits that go beyond medical coverage and paid time off to include individual development programs such as tuition reimbursement. Learn More Our entire team—from patient-facing practitioners to our business and support staff—strives to ensure individuals and families impacted by disabilities receive high-quality services. Learn More Throughout Hawaii, from the beautiful beaches of Kauai to the world-class city of Honolulu, Easterseals Hawaii has the perfect location for you. Learn More Are you looking for more than just a job? Join a team that works together to ensure individuals and families impacted by disabilities achieve their personal goals and gain greater independence. We invest in our employees with benefits that go beyond medical coverage and paid time off to include individual development programs, great team support and opportunities for career advancement. About Easterseals Hawaii Easterseals Hawaii is the statewide leader serving people with disabilities or special needs. We are dedicated to building communities of Aloha where everyone has equal opportunities. Our greatest strength comes from people in our communities and the relationships between therapists and participants, teachers and preschoolers, staff and parents and volunteers and staff. Together, we help children and adults with disabilities gain greater independence and choose their own paths.