Service Coordinator

Ocfnyc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking Early Intervention Service Coordinators to assist families of children with developmental delays. Roles include coordinating services, collaborating with agencies, and developing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) to ensure families receive the appropriate support. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating services for families.
• Understanding of early childhood development and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for families of children with developmental delays.
• Assist in the development and review of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Ensure communication in families' primary languages.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Job description

The Early Intervention Service Coordinators assist families of children with developmental delays by:

• Coordinating services across agencies
• Providing information on available services, resources, and options
• Assisting in the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP)

The Initial Service Coordinator

The Initial Service Coordinator is assigned to ensure that all eligible children with disabilities and their families receive necessary services by:

• Informing families of their rights and available services, ensuring communication in their primary language and maintaining confidentiality
• Collaborating with other private or public agencies providing services to the family
• Helping families identify, apply, and access benefits programs
• Assisting in selecting evaluators and arranging initial evaluations
• Explaining the IFSP process, including meeting participants, purpose, strategies, and the option to include other professionals
• Informing families that services can be delivered in various settings such as early childhood programs, the child's home, or other appropriate environments

The Ongoing Service Coordinator

The Ongoing Service Coordinator ensures children with disabilities and their families receive services as outlined in the IFSP by:

• Coordinating evaluations and assessments
• Participating in the development, review, and evaluation of IFSPs
• Helping families identify service providers
• Monitoring and coordinating service delivery
• Collaborating with healthcare providers and making referrals as needed
• Developing transition plans to preschool or other supports and services, if appropriate