Flexible Schedule: Early Intervention Coordinator

Westside Community Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Community Schools seeks an Early Development Network Services Coordinator in Omaha, NE. This role coordinates early intervention services, serves as the primary contact for families, and liaises between the school district and community partners to support children with disabilities.

The position requires knowledge of child development, family-centered services, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders. It is year-round with a flexible schedule to meet parent needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and family systems.
• Ability to work with families as equal partners and coordinate services.
• Interagency collaboration and confidentiality in record-keeping.
• Effective communication with diverse families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conducts home visits with the family to review intake information and establish rapport.
• Secures information releases to facilitate sharing of information and notifies referral source of the referral outcome, with the permission of the family.
• Maintains ongoing communication with referral source and other contacts as requested by the family.
• Identifies family needs, strengths and priorities on a continuing basis.
• Advocates for the family to ensure family priorities remain the driving force behind the IFSP.
• Assists the family in forming the IFSP team and gaining access to services.
• Serves as liaison between the family and service providers relative to the needs of the family.
• Assists the family in identifying gaps in services and relaying that information to the IFSP team and other agencies.
• Works with the family to develop strengths and skills needed to support the child with the disability.
• Maintains current information base regarding services available within the community.
• Develops and maintains interagency contacts.
• Coordinates and chairs IFSP team meetings and conducts appropriate follow-up to assure Plan implementation.
• Completes, updates and disseminates IFSP and Family Assessment documents following confidentiality guidelines.
• Facilitates communication between family and IFSP team and other service providers.
• Facilitates problem solving and collaboration of team members around changing needs.
• Serves as mediator for addressing and managing conflicts among families, agencies, and service providers.
• Facilitates the development of a transition plan.
• Maintains record of contacts with families and agencies, including monitoring progress toward IFSP goals/outcomes and service delivery.

Skills

Child development

Family-centered services

Interagency collaboration

Communication

Confidentiality

Multicultural competence

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Westside Community Schools seeks an Early Development Network Services Coordinator in Omaha, NE. This role coordinates early intervention services, serves as the primary contact for families, and liaises between the school district and community partners to support children with disabilities.

The position requires knowledge of child development, family-centered services, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders. It is year-round with a flexible schedule to meet parent needs.