Early Intervention Family Support Coordinator

Paylocity; Missoula, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay

Flexible Spending Account

Advancement opportunities

401k with company match

Employee discounts with variousvendors

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Missoula, MT is seeking a Family Support Specialist Assistant to assist infants, toddlers, and families under Montana Milestones. This role helps families access early intervention services and coordinate supports under Part C definitions.

Qualified candidates reside near Missoula and meet minimum education with a high school diploma, plus a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Starting pay is $18/hour, increasing to $20/hour after credentialing is obtained.

Qualifications

• Must reside in Missoula, MT or nearby.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain Montana state certification 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.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Auto insurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in Missoula, MT is seeking a Family Support Specialist Assistant to assist infants, toddlers, and families under Montana Milestones. This role helps families access early intervention services and coordinate supports under Part C definitions.

Qualified candidates reside near Missoula and meet minimum education with a high school diploma, plus a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. Starting pay is $18/hour, increasing to $20/hour after credentialing is obtained.