Early Intervention Family Support Coordinator

Benchmark-Human-Services-MT; Browning (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Family Support Specialist Assistant to help infants, toddlers, and their families access Montana Milestones services. The role supports eligibility, assessments, IFSP planning, and coordination with health providers in Browning, MT.

Responsibilities include working under supervision, maintaining records, and ensuring services are delivered on time. The position offers benefits and opportunities for advancement; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete on the job training and become certified by the State of Montana within two years of hire.
• Valid Driver's License and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Function in an ongoing coordinator role under the supervision of a comprehensively certified Family Support Specialist (FSS).
• Assist with eligibility determination, including referral, intake, and eligibility determination activities.
• Conduct the family assessment, including interviewing the family.
• Collect information on the child’s development, including observations of the child.
• Coordinate evaluations and assessments.
• Assure families are informed of rights, options, advocacy services, and their role in the EI process.
• Assist parents of eligible children in planning, meeting, developing, implementing, and reviewing an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Collect the family’s insurance or Medicaid information to facilitate coordination of benefits and services.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely electronic and paper file records.
• Monitor the delivery of services to ensure the services are provided on time and in accordance with the IFSP.
• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of available services.
• Communicate and coordinate services with medical and health providers.
• Facilitate the development of a transition plan into, within, and from the EI system, including transition to Part B special education, preschool, or other community services as appropriate.
• Meet weekly with supervisor for direct, systematic supervision of the services through weekly (minimum requirement) instruction, review, and feedback from the comprehensively certified FSS.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Family Support Specialist Assistant to help infants, toddlers, and their families access Montana Milestones services. The role supports eligibility, assessments, IFSP planning, and coordination with health providers in Browning, MT.

Responsibilities include working under supervision, maintaining records, and ensuring services are delivered on time. The position offers benefits and opportunities for advancement; a valid driver’s license is required.