Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Arts In Wilmington; Early (TX); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks an Early Intervention Service Coordinator to support families in the infant-toddler program and collaborate with professionals to provide coordinated services. The role includes developing IFSPs, conducting home visits, and arranging therapies, with hybrid work options.

The position emphasizes working with children 0–8 and families, applying evidence-based practices, caregiver coaching, and transition planning to age three.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children 0–8 and families, including children with developmental delays.
• Working knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.
• Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals.
• Working knowledge of evidence-based practices used in working with young children and families, such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.

Responsibilities

• Working with families and team members to develop functional IFSPs.
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams to determine families’ needs for supports and services.
• Conducting home visits.
• Coordinating services, such as speech and physical therapy.
• Arranging and monitoring other early intervention services.
• Planning for transition to other services at age three.

Skills

Experience with young children 0–8

Child development knowledge

Family collaboration

Evidence-based practices

Caregiver coaching

Job description

**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**Child and Family Well Being**Job Classification Title**Early Intervention Service Coordinator (S)**Position Number**60040235**Grade**NC07The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.**Description of Work**EI Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of Early Intervention! They provide service coordination for children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program and support to their families and caregivers. Research shows that birth to three is a critical period for working with families to support their competence and confidence as their child’s first and most important teacher. The birth-to-three period offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. EISCs typically have the flexibility of telework and a hybrid workplace. EISC duties include: • Working with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) • Working with multi-disciplinary teams to determine families’ needs for supports and services • Conducting home visits • Coordinating services, such as speech and physical therapy • Arranging and monitoring other early intervention services • Planning for transition to other services at age three**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408****Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $49,125**Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:• Experience working with children in the age range 0 – 8 and their families, including children with developmental delays.• Working knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.• Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals.• Working knowledge of evidence-based practices used in working with young children and families, such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.**Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date****About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:** The Division of Child and Family Well-Being is a division at the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) that will focus on supporting whole child and family health and well-being for North Carolinians with several sections including nutrition programs (WIC, SNAP and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health & prevention services for children and youth, children’s behavioral health programs, and early intervention programs. The Operations Unit is in the Community Nutrition Services Section (CNSS) in the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW).**Compensation and Benefits:**The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for state . **Supplemental Contact Information**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: .DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.**Application Process****Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application to support your answers.* Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered \"Positions of Trust\" will be subject to a criminal background check.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .**Degree/College Credit Verification**Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. *Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.***Veterans’ and National Guard Preference*** Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.* Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of their DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.**ADA Accommodations**Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.**CONTACT INFORMATION:**If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].