Early Intervention Service Coordinator - Family Referrals

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, Inc.; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, Inc. is seeking a coordinator to ensure timely, high-quality referral and evaluation/eligibility determination with accurate documentation for children and families in the early intervention program.

The role involves coordinating SPOE referrals, conducting professional family interviews, maintaining confidential records, and collaborating with medical providers and NJ DCP&P to promote coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Must meet NJEIS Personnel Standards for professional level early intervention personnel with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum of one year of documented professional experience working with children & families in a counseling, supporting, or case management role.
• Knowledge and experience relating to non-profit, maternal child health and education is strongly preferred.
• Documented experience is preferably with birth to five years and their families.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the child’s initial service coordinator during the referral & evaluation process
• Obtain System Point of Entry (SPOE) referral and family contact information
• Conduct professional interviews with families & others via phone
• Inform families of the differences in the rights, entitlements, rules, regulations & funding between Part C and Part B or IDEA
• Demonstrate knowledge of family centered philosophy
• Maintain confidentiality and explain the family’s rights to confidentiality throughout enrollment
• Initiate communication with medical/health care professionals to promote coordinated care
• Initiate communication with NJ DCP&P to promote coordinated care
• Enter SPOE data using state referral form & follow procedures
• Maintain child record & data collection according to agency standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of state eligibility criteria & interpretation to family/team
• Demonstrate knowledge of evaluation/assessment procedures and instruments
• Maintain appropriate paperwork/activities with accurate documentation
• Ensure families receive welcome packet and eligibility information
• Implement county and regional referral procedures to TET
• Coordinate with TET on evaluation scheduling, notices, and consent
• Manage county-based spreadsheets
• Ensure timelines meet DOH criteria
• Review evaluation paperwork for completeness and accuracy
• Coordinate transition to SCU if eligible
• If ineligible provide resources or transition-follow up as appropriate
• Interact with families challenged by mental illness, abuse, chronic illness, or disabilities
• Any other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related health/child development, social work, human service, or education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, Inc. is seeking a coordinator to ensure timely, high-quality referral and evaluation/eligibility determination with accurate documentation for children and families in the early intervention program.

The role involves coordinating SPOE referrals, conducting professional family interviews, maintaining confidential records, and collaborating with medical providers and NJ DCP&P to promote coordinated care.