Early Intervention Service Coordinator

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks an Early Intervention Service Coordinator to provide direct service coordination for children in the NC Infant/Toddler Program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams and may include telework or a hybrid work arrangement.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education,

Qualifications

• Experience working with children 0–8 and their families.
• Knowledge of child development milestones.
• Experience collaborating with families and professionals.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in early intervention such as natural learning environments and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop IFSPs with families and team members.
• Coordinate services (speech, PT) and arrange supports.
• Conduct home visits.
• Plan for transition to services at age three.

Skills

Experience with families and children

Child development knowledge

Caregiver coaching

Evidence-based practices

Education

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

Bachelor’s degree in human services field

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

60040246

Grade

NC07

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

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct service coordination to children and families enrolled in or referred to the NC Infant/Toddler Program. Services must be provided in compliance with Federal and State regulations for the Infant/Toddler Program.

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: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00

Recruitment Range: $37,377.00 - $48,271.00

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.

Physical Requirements (If Applicable):

Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA’s catchment area.

Position is funded in part through federal funds.

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 (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.

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 benefits.

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 with 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.