Early Intervention Supports Coordinator - Saint Stephen, SC

Care Lync; Saint Stephen (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Lync in Saint Stephen, SC seeks a Supports Coordinator (Early Intervention Services) to provide ongoing service coordination for children birth to age 6 and their families, helping them access services, understand rights, and receive high-quality supports.

The role includes coordinating evaluations, IFSP/FSP development, family education on rights, monitoring services, documentation, and collaboration with families, providers, and agencies, with community-based travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Early Childhood Education, Special Education or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with infants, toddlers, or children with disabilities.
• Experience with family-centered supports and coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary contact for families and coordinate access to services.
• Coordinate evaluations, IFSP/FSP development and reviews.
• Educate families on rights and safeguards and promote empowerment.
• Monitor service delivery and coordinate across service systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete service notes.
• Collaborate with families, providers, and agencies.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Education

Social Work

Psychology

Sociology

Early Childhood Education

Special Education

Child Development

Family Studies

Health-related field

Job description

Supports Coordinator (Early Intervention Services)

Position Summary

Under limited supervision of the Early Interventionist Supervisor, the Supports Coordinator (Service Coordinator/Family Trainer) provides ongoing service coordination for children (birth to age 6) with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. This role ensures families can access needed services, understand their rights, and receive coordinated, high-quality early intervention supports that promote child development and family capacity.

Service Coordination & Case Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for families
• Assist families in accessing needed services
• Coordinate and monitor service delivery
• Make referrals and schedule appointments
• Conduct follow-up to ensure services are provided

Assessment & Planning

• Coordinate evaluations and assessments
• Facilitate IFSP/FSP development and reviews
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
• Help families identify goals and outcomes

Family Support & Advocacy

• Educate families on rights and safeguards
• Promote caregiver competence and empowerment
• Support services in natural environments

Service Monitoring

• Monitor services to ensure alignment with IFSP/FSP
• Coordinate across service systems
• Support transition planning

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records
• Complete service notes and documentation
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid and IDEA Part C

Collaboration

• Work with families, providers, and agencies
• Participate in team planning and communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related area:

• Social Work, Psychology, Sociology
• Early Childhood Education or Special Education
• Child Development, Family Studies, or Health-related field
• Communication Disorders or Rehabilitative Counseling
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with infants, toddlers, or children with disabilities (Alternative combinations of education and experience may apply).

Preferred:

• Experience with Early Intervention, IDEA Part C, or pediatric services
• Knowledge of IFSP/FSP development and child developmental milestones
• Experience working with families and community-based services
• Current CPR/First Aid certification is preferred; candidates without certification will be provided support to obtain it upon hire.

Working Conditions

- Community-based work - Flexible schedule - Travel required

Care Lync is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the provisions of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and all requirements imposed pursuant thereto. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in the provision of any hiring opportunities, care or services. Care Lync will not, directly or through contractual arrangements discriminate its patients, consumers, employees, partners, 3rd party vendors or any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, disability, sexual identification or any other category protected under law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, religious creed, sexual orientation, ancestry, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual identification or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.