Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Health & Human Services; Nash (UT); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Early Intervention Service Coordinator to support birth-to-three programs, collaborate with families, and coordinate services such as speech and physical therapy. This role emphasizes building strong family partnerships and coordinating care across disciplines.

The position offers telework and a hybrid workplace, with a focus on developing IFSPs, connecting families to needed supports, and planning for transition at age

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Family collaboration

Communication

Caregiver coaching

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education/Elementary/Early Childhood or Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Equivalent combination of education and experience

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 NC07

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

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.

• 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

Repost - Previous Applicants Must Reapply To Be Considered For This Vacancy Internal Posting- This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services Employees, And Eligible RIF Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees. 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

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.

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

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served.
• 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.