Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Health & Human Services; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an Early Intervention Service Coordinator to work with families and multidisciplinary teams to develop IFSPs and coordinate early intervention services across the CDSA.

The role involves home visits, coordinating therapies, and planning transitions for children aging out at three, with a focus on evidence-based natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0–5 and their families.
• Knowledge of child development milestones.
• Experience collaborating with families and professionals.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in natural environment settings and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional IFSPs with families and team members.
• Coordinate services with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Conduct home visits and monitor service delivery.
• Coordinate therapies (speech, physical, etc.).
• Arrange and monitor other early intervention services.
• Plan for transition to services at age three.

Skills

Early intervention

IFSP development

Team collaboration

Family coaching

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

Early Childhood Education background

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 60040690 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

• 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

• Experience working with children in the age range 0 – 5 and their families, including children with developmental delays.
• Knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.
• Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices used in working with young children and families, such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.
• Fluency in a second language.

Salary and Recruitment Range

Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408

Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $53,335

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

Physical Requirements

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

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 & 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Veteran’s 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 the 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].