Early Intervention Service Coordinator: IFSP & Family Support

RBR Alliance, Inc.; Evansville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue River Services, Inc. seeks a First Steps Service Coordinator to provide coordination for eligible infants and toddlers and their families. You will handle referrals, intake, IFSP development, and navigation of services and community resources.

You will work under the First Steps Manager in the First Steps Early Intervention department, coordinating evaluations, documenting activities, and supporting families across home and community settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of one year experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of First Steps eligibility criteria, due process, and procedural safeguards.
• Ability to travel frequently within service areas.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills when working with families and providers.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals within 2 business days and initiate intake.
• Complete data entry and maintain EI Hub records.
• Conduct intake, obtain informed consent, and explain procedural safeguards and family rights.
• Collect required financial and insurance documentation for Cost Participation.
• Coordinate and ensure completion of evaluations and eligibility within 45 days of referral.
• Facilitate development, review, and implementation of IFSPs with families and providers.
• Coordinate IFSP meetings, annual reviews, and transition conferences.
• Monitor and coordinate service delivery across providers and funding sources.
• Assist families in accessing appropriate agencies and community-based resources.
• Maintain detailed and timely documentation, including monthly clinical logs and reports.
• Support families in transition planning to preschool or other services prior to age three.
• Obtain necessary medical documentation from healthcare providers.
• Provide services in home and community settings based on family needs.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with families, agencies, and community partners.
• Submit monthly reports and required documentation by established deadlines.

Skills

IFSP development

Documentation

Data entry

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

EI Hub

Microsoft Word

Excel

Tablet/iPad use

Job description

Blue River Services, Inc. seeks a First Steps Service Coordinator to provide coordination for eligible infants and toddlers and their families. You will handle referrals, intake, IFSP development, and navigation of services and community resources.

You will work under the First Steps Manager in the First Steps Early Intervention department, coordinating evaluations, documenting activities, and supporting families across home and community settings.