IFSP & Family Services Coordinator

Easter Seals Wisconsin Camps; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals is seeking a dedicated professional to support EarlySteps families in Covington, LA. You will participate in IFSP development with SPOE, coordinate services across agencies, and help families access needed supports for their child.

You will assemble multidisciplinary teams, ensure timely service delivery, and manage required licenses and trainings. Travel to parishes may be necessary to support outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service or Human Services related field OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least 16 hours of coursework in Social Service or Human Service
• Must have own reliable transportation for regular participant visits, current driver’s license and insurance
• Willing and able to travel during the day to outlying parishes as required
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of standard office software (i.e. Word, Excel) and computer literate.
• Must be a team-player, supportive to all team members.
• Must successfully complete all training set forth by the State of Louisiana and pass required certification testing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the initial completion of a child’s initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) with the System Point of Entry (SPOE).
• Coordinate all services across agency lines and serve as the single point of contact in helping parents obtain services and assistance for their child/family.
• Assist parents of eligible children in gaining access to all services identified in IFSP.
• Assemble appropriate multidisciplinary eligibility team for annual eligibility determination/assessment or when new concerns arise.
• Ensure appropriate IFSP teams are established to determine levels of services and timely delivery.
• Ensure services listed on the IFSP meet needs identified during assessments and contacts.
• Coordinate the provision of early intervention services and other needed services.
• Ensure each child transitions from EarlySteps at age 3 or when eligible ends.
• Maintain required licenses/certifications and complete annual required training.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Service or Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Easterseals is seeking a dedicated professional to support EarlySteps families in Covington, LA. You will participate in IFSP development with SPOE, coordinate services across agencies, and help families access needed supports for their child.

You will assemble multidisciplinary teams, ensure timely service delivery, and manage required licenses and trainings. Travel to parishes may be necessary to support outcomes.