Service Coordinator

SPHS, Inc; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Early Intervention Coordinator to support families in accessing essential services for children with disabilities. This role is pivotal in ensuring that at-risk children receive timely evaluations and interventions. You will work closely with families, service providers, and program staff to facilitate the development and implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families while enjoying a supportive work environment with various benefits, including medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plan with potential agency match

Tuition discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 credits in relevant fields and 1 year of experience required.
• Must obtain necessary clearances and have vehicle transportation ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Early Intervention services and evaluations for families.
• Assist families in accessing necessary services and community resources.
• Maintain communication with program staff and prepare required documentation.

Skills

Effective Communication

Counseling Skills

Relationship Building

Child Development Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

DIVERSIFIED HUMAN SERVICES, INC.

Overall Function:

Serves as the single point of contact in helping parents obtain Early Intervention services. Service coordination is an active, ongoing process that includes the following activities:

1. Coordinating the performance of initial and ongoing evaluations and assessments.
2. Referring at-risk children to the tracking system and tracking at-risk children.
3. Facilitating and participating in the development, implementation, review and evaluation of IFSPs.
4. Assisting the family of an infant or toddler with a disability in gaining access to the early intervention services and other services identified on the IFSP.
5. Facilitating the timely delivery of early intervention services.
6. Assisting the family in identifying available service providers and facilitating communication with and between the family and the service provider.
7. Coordinating and monitoring the delivery of early intervention services.
8. Informing the family of the availability of advocacy services.
9. Assisting the family in arranging for the infant or toddler with a disability to receive medical and health services, if the services are necessary, and coordinating the provision of early intervention services and other services (such as medical services for other than diagnostic and evaluation purposes) that the infant or toddler needs or is being provided.
10. Offering the family opportunities and support for the infant or toddler with a disability to participate in community activities with other children.
11. Informing the family of appropriate community resources.
12. Facilitating the development of a transition plan as part of the IFSP.
13. Maintains regular communication with program Supervisor, appropriate staff and parents to ensure quality care for assigned caseload, attends team meetings and conferences, as appropriate.
14. Compiles and maintains all appropriate program information and prepares all required documentation, to include enrollment, service plans and progress reports.
15. Other duties as required.
16. Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university which includes 12 college credits in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, family counseling, family studies, social welfare, psychology or other comparable social sciences and 1 year full-time or full-time equivalent experience working with or providing counseling to children families or individuals with disabilities.
2. Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
3. Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care programs.
4. Demonstrated Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, program staff and other agency personnel.
5. Ability to transport oneself and/or clients in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.
6. Ability to assist and/or lift children weighing up to 50 pounds, as may be required.

Available Benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
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