Early Steps Family Services Coordinator

ALS Therapy Development Institute; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

403B Savings Plan

Wellness program

Work-life balance

Community impact

Job summary

Easterseals Florida is hiring a Family Service Coordinator to support families of young children eligible for IDEA Part C services. The role covers coordinating evaluations, services, and transitions with a multidisciplinary team, developing IFSPs, and advocating for families throughout the Early Steps journey.

The position is full-time, 40 hours/week, with a 9:00 am–5:00 pm schedule, and offers comprehensive benefits including insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• One year of professional experience with young children and families.
• Ability to secure Medicaid Provider Number.
• Knowledge of community resources, child development, disabilities, and privacy laws.
• Strong documentation, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to family homes.
• Ability to provide crisis management support when needed.
• Commitment to teamwork and to supporting families with empathy and professionalism.
• Must meet approved driver qualifications to drive personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing service coordination for children eligible for Early Steps as the assigned service coordinator.
• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations, IFSP meetings, and transition planning activities.
• Support eligibility determinations, monitor interventions, and assist families through transitions from IDEA Part C.
• Promote and strengthen the IFSP team's ability to identify, access, coordinate, and evaluate services and resources.
• Interview families to gather information on routines, strengths, needs, support systems, and developmental concerns.
• Develop timely and comprehensive Individualized Family Support Plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families and team members.
• Communicate IFSP recommendations with providers, coordinate updates every 6 months, and ensure follow-up for developmental evaluations.
• Coordinate transitions to Part B for families choosing school-based services, including required notifications and planning.
• Assist families not pursuing Part B with developing an appropriate post-Part C plan.
• Maintain accurate case notes, file documentation, and billing practices for CMS Targeted Case Management.
• Travel to family homes or preferred locations to conduct interviews, gather information, and complete coordination tasks.

Skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Organization

Travel readiness

Crisis management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, early childhood, child development, special education, health education, sociology, or related field

Job description

Easterseals Florida is hiring a Family Service Coordinator to support families of young children eligible for IDEA Part C services. The role covers coordinating evaluations, services, and transitions with a multidisciplinary team, developing IFSPs, and advocating for families throughout the Early Steps journey.

The position is full-time, 40 hours/week, with a 9:00 am–5:00 pm schedule, and offers comprehensive benefits including insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) plan.