CASE MANAGER, EARLY INTERVENTION- CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL-TIME)

Region Ten Community Services Board; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten Community Services Board is seeking a full-time Case Manager, Early Intervention for Charlottesville and surrounding counties. The role coordinates eligibility determinations and provides case management to support infants and toddlers birth to 3 under IDEA Part C.

The ideal candidate has a background in infant/toddler development, strong engagement with families, and willingness to travel to homes and community settings. Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood, nursing, education, social work, special education or related human service field and meet current Virginia Part C requirements.
• 1-2 years of experience in human services with families or children.

Responsibilities

• Make initial contact with families and coordinate eligibility determination.
• Serve as the single point of contact for families while providing case management.
• Coordinate services to ensure infant/toddler with delay/disability receives IDEA Part C services.
• Travel to homes and community settings as needed.

Skills

Infant development

Toddler development

Family-centered

Coaching parents

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood, education, social work, or related field

Job description

REQ# 154

POSITION TITLE: CASE MANAGER, EARLY INTERVENTION

Full time position with the Infant and Toddler Connection of the Blue Ridge, serving Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. Join a fast paced baby’s team and coordinate special education supports and services to infants and toddlers (birth to 3). Position requires knowledge of infant/child development; effective working relationships with parents, schools, therapists & other professionals. Organizational skills, attention to detail & timelines a must. Willingness to travel, meet in homes & other community settings. Spanish language proficiency a plus.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a non-exempt position which reports to the Program Manager. The Early Intervention Case Manager/Service Coordinator makes initial contact with families; coordinates and facilitates the eligibility determination process; and serves as the single point of contact for families while providing case management services to assist and enable an infant or toddler with a delay or disability and the child’s family to receive the services and rights required under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The case manager/service coordinator supports a family’s capacity to care for their child and promote his or her development. Case manager/service coordinators support parents/caregivers by emphasizing the strengths of the family and by identifying strategies to build their capacity for resiliency, which can influence mental health outcomes for both a child and caregiver and change the trajectory of the child and his or her family. Adapted from: The American Occupational Therapy Association.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to possessing strong interpersonal skills, the incumbent must have a genuine belief in the rights, dignity, and value of persons with or at risk of disabilities.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree, in early childhood, nursing, education, social work, special education or related human service field, and meet current Virginia Part C requirements.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in human services wither with families or children

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.
• To perform duties in this position the incumbent must have own car available for use each day and must be in safe working order.

KSAS

Knowledge of:

• Foundation in child development; typical and atypical development across developmental areas.
• Foundation in infant & toddler social-emotional development and milestones.
• Understanding and knowledge that early intervention is science driven and evidence-based.
• Interventions are directed at the outcomes developed collaboratively with the families and IFSP team members.
• Understanding of relationship between a developmental delay in one area and its impact on other areas of development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of early intervention (under Part C of IDEA) best practices by providing relevant services/coaching to child, parents and care givers.
• Knowledge and understanding of family-centered philosophy, whereby the family defines the priorities of supports and services. It is based on the premises that families know their children best, that optimal developmental outcomes occur within a supportive family and community environment and that each family is unique.

Skills in:

• Services are dynamic and individualized to reflect the child’s and family members’ preferences, learning styles and cultural beliefs.
• Writing of meaningful goals using activities and/or routines within the natural environment.
• Coaching and supporting parents/caregivers to develop confidence and competence.
• Supportive professional relationships with families, and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective meeting/group facilitation and consensus building skills.
• Communicate effectively, professionally and appropriately, orally and in writing.
• Family/child advocacy; linking to and providing appropriate resources.
• Effectively using computers and electronic devises for scheduling, communicating, documentation, organization, reporting; and data tools to track own work and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Effective organization and time management, management of multiple tasks and deadlines.

Abilities to:

• Ability to provide education and support to families.
• Demonstrated positive regard for families (allowing independent decision-making, avoiding stereotyping, and respecting families’ privacy).
• Ability to demonstrate objectivity; patience and perseverance.
• Ability to support and respect each family’s capacity and resources. Family capacity includes the knowledge and skills the family has to support their child’s development and meet their child’s needs.
• Ability to build on strengths and reduce stressors so families are able to engage with their children in mutually enjoyable interactions and activities.
• Ability to recognize and support the value and importance of culturally sensitive practice; that each family’s culture, spiritual beliefs and activities, values and traditions may be different from those of a service provider.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, effective professional relationships with families and others; and maintain effective working relationships as part of a team.
• Ability to use active listening and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail; policies, procedures and deadlines

HOURLY SALAR RANGE:

• GRADE 9: $21.02 - $31.53 per hour

SCHEDULE

• Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

LOCATION

• 500 Old Lynchburg Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22903