First Steps: Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Blue River Services, Inc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue River Services, Inc. seeks a First Steps Service Coordinator to support families with infants and toddlers eligible for First Steps Early Intervention. You will coordinate evaluations, IFSPs, and access to community services in home and community settings.

The role requires knowledge of eligibility criteria, regulations, and transition requirements, plus strong documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of First Steps eligibility criteria, due process, and procedural safeguards.
• Understanding of IFSP development, early intervention regulations, and transition requirements.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all referrals within 2 business days and initiate intake procedures.
• Complete data entry and maintain electronic records in EI Hub (Indiana’s case management system).
• 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 determination within 45 days of referral.
• Facilitate development, review, and implementation of IFSPs in collaboration with families and providers.
• Coordinate IFSP meetings, annual reviews, and transition conferences.
• Monitor and coordinate service delivery across providers and funding sources (including Medicaid and CSHCS).
• 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

First Steps eligibility criteria

IFSP development

Regulations knowledge

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Tablet/iPad use

Job description

Blue River Services, Inc. seeks a First Steps Service Coordinator to support families with infants and toddlers eligible for First Steps Early Intervention. You will coordinate evaluations, IFSPs, and access to community services in home and community settings.

The role requires knowledge of eligibility criteria, regulations, and transition requirements, plus strong documentation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.