Early Development Network Services Coordinator

Westside Community Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Community Schools seeks an Early Development Network Services Coordinator in Omaha, NE. This role coordinates early intervention services, serves as the primary contact for families, and liaises between the school district and community partners to support children with disabilities.

The position requires knowledge of child development, family-centered services, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders. It is year-round with a flexible schedule to meet parent needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and family systems.
• Ability to work with families as equal partners and coordinate services.
• Interagency collaboration and confidentiality in record-keeping.
• Effective communication with diverse families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conducts home visits with the family to review intake information and establish rapport.
• Secures information releases to facilitate sharing of information and notifies referral source of the referral outcome, with the permission of the family.
• Maintains ongoing communication with referral source and other contacts as requested by the family.
• Identifies family needs, strengths and priorities on a continuing basis.
• Advocates for the family to ensure family priorities remain the driving force behind the IFSP.
• Assists the family in forming the IFSP team and gaining access to services.
• Serves as liaison between the family and service providers relative to the needs of the family.
• Assists the family in identifying gaps in services and relaying that information to the IFSP team and other agencies.
• Works with the family to develop strengths and skills needed to support the child with the disability.
• Maintains current information base regarding services available within the community.
• Develops and maintains interagency contacts.
• Coordinates and chairs IFSP team meetings and conducts appropriate follow-up to assure Plan implementation.
• Completes, updates and disseminates IFSP and Family Assessment documents following confidentiality guidelines.
• Facilitates communication between family and IFSP team and other service providers.
• Facilitates problem solving and collaboration of team members around changing needs.
• Serves as mediator for addressing and managing conflicts among families, agencies, and service providers.
• Facilitates the development of a transition plan.
• Maintains record of contacts with families and agencies, including monitoring progress toward IFSP goals/outcomes and service delivery.

Skills

Child development

Family-centered services

Interagency collaboration

Communication

Confidentiality

Multicultural competence

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Early Development Network Services Coordinator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942249
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
909 South 76th Street
Omaha, NE 68114

Early Development Network Services Coordinator: Planning Region #22

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision from a supervisor, the services coordinator is responsible for the identification, referral and coordination of early intervention services for children and families. The services coordinator also serves as the single point of contact in helping parents gain needed services and assistance, liaising between the school district and the community. This position is year-round and requires the employee to maintain a schedule that is flexible, and responsive to parent needs.

DEPARTMENT: Special Services—Early Childhood Special Education

DIRECT ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to the Director of Special Services; Coordinator of Early Childhood Special Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Two years experience in a health and/or human services field, or any combination of education and experience that equates to two years in human services, behavioral sciences, social sciences, or closely related field. Must have experience working with families of children with special needs, young children, infants and toddlers; experience with a broad variety of community agencies that provide services to young children with disabilities and families; and experience working with culturally diverse families.

DUTIES:

• Conducts home visits with the family to review intake information and establish rapport.
• Secures information releases to facilitate sharing of information and notifies referral source of the referral outcome, with the permission of the family.
• Maintains ongoing communication with referral source and other contacts as requested by the family.
• Identifies family needs, strengths and priorities on a continuing basis.
• Advocates for the family to ensure family priorities remain the driving force behind the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Assists the family in forming the IFSP team and gaining access to services.
• Serves as liaison between the family and service providers relative to the needs of the family, while at the same time encouraging the family to take this role.
• Assists the family in identifying gaps in services and relaying that information to the IFSP team and other agencies.
• Works with the family to develop strengths and skills needed to support the child with the disability. Facilitates and supports parents’ advocacy skills.
• Maintains current information base regarding services available within the community.
• Develops and maintains interagency contacts.
• Coordinates and chairs IFSP team meetings and conducts appropriate follow-up to assure Plan implementation (initial, periodic reviews and others).
• Completes, updates and disseminates IFSP and Family Assessment documents following confidentiality and time frame guidelines.
• Facilitates communication between family and IFSP team and other service providers.
• Facilitates problem solving and the collaboration of team members around changing needs and assists in modifying the IFSP.
• Serves as mediator for addressing and managing conflicts among families, agencies, and service providers.
• Facilitates the development of a transition plan.
• Maintains record of contacts with families and agencies, including monitoring progress toward IFSP goals/outcomes and service delivery and recording further follow-up needed, in accordance to DHHS guidance, policies and regulations.
• Maintains required data and confidential records.

ENTRY KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of: child development; the uniqueness of families; community resources and how to access them; family systems model; empowerment theory; family-centered services; interagency collaboration; affirming minority families and their cultural diversity.
• Ability to: work with families as equal partners; work with a team, including dynamics of group interaction, conflict resolution and process evaluation; make team members feel comfortable and valued; communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds and education levels; network with other professionals; understand the need for confidentiality and abide by all acceptable standards in safeguarding service coordination records and all service activity involving the family; organize records and make them understandable to others.
• Skill in: listening, interviewing and conversational techniques.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED (these may be acquired on the job and are needed to perform the work assigned):

• Knowledge of: family dynamics; disabilities and current practices in the field of developmental disabilities; support groups and volunteers; the influence of culture on family structure, individual and group relationships and child rearing practices; American racial/ethnic minority groups (i.e., African American, Native American, Hispanic/Latino American, and Asian American).
• Demonstrates ability and skill proficiency in: collaboratively working with families of children with special needs, young children, infants and/or toddlers; interviewing/assessment techniques in family-centered manner; effective communication skills; interagency collaboration; clear, objective, factual documentation of service provision as required by regulation; mediation and conflict resolution skills; adherence to all standards of confidentiality.

Application Procedure:
Apply online

Westside Community Schools is an EEO employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required