Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Jobtailor; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Joliet, IL is seeking a Family Services Coordinator to support early intervention families within the EI Services System. You will provide information on services, collaborate with families and providers, and help develop and monitor the IFSP to meet each child’s needs.

The role emphasizes monthly advocacy, thorough documentation, and planning transitions to preschool or other services, with a requirement for a Human Services degree and valid driving credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field (Required).
• Birth to age 5 Case Management experience (Preferred).
• Minimum one-year experience with IDD or disabled population (Preferred).
• Early Intervention Credentialed (Preferred).
• EI Credential completion within 3 months of hire (Required).
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation (Required).
• Bilingual encouraged to apply (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Provide families information about the EI Services System and options to meet the child’s needs.
• Collaborate with families and service providers to support children in the EI Program.
• Coordinate initial and annual evaluations and assessments.
• Develop and monitor the Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP).
• Advocate to ensure EI services by monthly communication with families.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation.
• Develop transition plans to preschool, school, or other services when appropriate.

Skills

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide families with information about the EI Services System, including information regarding choices and options of available services and supports to meet the child’s needs.
• Work collaboratively as a team with the family and service providers to support children enrolled in the EI Program.
• Coordinate and ensure completion of initial and annual evaluations and assessments.
• Facilitate and participate in developing the Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP) to support the child and assist the family in monitoring IFSP implementation and progress.
• Provide ongoing advocacy support to ensure that appropriate EI services are being provided by communicating monthly with the family, using a variety of mechanisms, including face-to-face visits.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the form of case notes.
• Facilitate the development of a transition plan to preschool, school, or, if appropriate, to other services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field (Required)
• Birth to age 5 Case Management experience (Preferred)
• Minimum one-year experience working with IDD and/or disabled population (Preferred)
• Early Intervention Credentialed (Preferred)
• Early Intervention Credential (Completion Required within 3 months of hire date)
• Valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and reliable transportation (Required)
• Ability to meet Essential Job Functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) (Required)
• Bilingual encouraged to apply