Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Health & Human Services; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

NCFlex benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks Early Intervention Service Coordinators to support the NC Infant-Toddler Program. You will help families by developing IFSPs, coordinating speech, OT, and PT services, and guiding transitions as children reach age three.

Expect to travel within the CDSA catchment area, with a standard M–F schedule and emphasis on family-centered care, advocacy, and ensuring continuity of services for young children and their families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education, Psychology and two years of professional experience.
• Alternative: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and three years of professional experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to identify families’ needs for supports and services.
• Conduct home visits to provide guidance and coordinate care.
• Coordinate services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
• Arrange and monitor early intervention services to ensure continuity and quality.
• Plan for children’s smooth transition to other services at age three.

Skills

IFSP development

multidisciplinary collaboration

home visits

service coordination

transition planning

time management

rapport with families

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

About Us

The 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

Early Intervention Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of the Early Intervention system! They play a vital role in supporting children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program and empowering families as their child’s first and most important teachers. Research shows that birth to age three is a critical period for building family competence and confidence—offering a powerful opportunity to positively influence a child’s development and learning.

Key duties of EISCs include:

• Collaborating with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams to identify families’ needs for supports and services
• Conducting home visits to provide guidance and coordinate care
• Coordinating services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy
• Arranging and monitoring early intervention services to ensure continuity and quality
• Planning for children’s smooth transition to other services at age three

Work Schedule: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Daily travel by car is required within the CDSA catchment area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $47,296. The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Thorough knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques of the field of early childhood developmental disabilities and infant mental health, including assessments and development of comprehensive treatment plans.
• Working skills in developing and writing individualized family service plans with the ability to evaluate and documentation child progress and adjust the plan as needed.
• Working experience coordinating and instructing staff, family members, and care providers in carrying out methods and techniques utilized in developmental disabilities and infant and child mental health and family studies fields.
• Working ability to establish rapport and relate to clients, families, community agencies, and groups, and a variety of service disciplines.
• Working knowledge of managing time independently and develop and use methods of organization to facilitate compliance with all timelines, documentation requirements, and procedural safeguards.

Physical Requirements (If Applicable)

• Must be able to drive a vehicle in a multi-county area and access homes with stairs.
• Must be able to drive a vehicle in a multi-county area and access homes with stairs.

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

About The Division of Child and Family Well‑Being

The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities. The division includes complementary programs that primarily serve children and youth to improve their health and well-being.

Compensation and 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.

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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: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. 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 Executive Order 303, 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education, Psychology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional experience working with the population served. OR Bachelor’s degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working in the population served. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑sub… All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.