Service Coordinator - Early Intervention

Upstate Caring Partners; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Direct Deposit

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Upstate Caring Partners seeks an Early Intervention Service Coordinator to build relationships with families of children birth to 3 with developmental delays, coordinating services and advocating for families. The role includes scheduling meetings, referrals, and developing individualized plans.

This position requires coordination across Oneida County, ensuring services are established and maintained, with documentation of progress.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships with families of birth-to-3 children.
• Experience coordinating meetings, referrals, and service plans.
• Knowledge of advocacy and educational strategies for families.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and/or ongoing service coordination across Oneida County.
• Ensures all services are established and maintained for the families.
• Assures supports are in place inclusive of service provider and family contacts.
• Collaborates with all service providers and establishes team communication plan.
• Monitors goals on a continuing basis and quality of team interactions.
• Advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate.
• Provides written documentation of services.

Skills

Family relationships

Meeting coordination

Advocacy & education

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or human services

Associate's degree in health or human services

Related license/certification

Job description

• $17.00/hour Training Rate
• $15/unit

The Early Intervention Service Coordinator establishes relationships with families of children aged birth to 3 years with developmental disabilities in order to create and sustain services identified through the development of an Individual Family Service Plan. This Service Coordinator schedules and conducts meetings, makes referrals, and provides advocacy and education for children and their families.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides initial and/or ongoing service coordination across Oneida County.
• Ensures all services are established and maintained for the families.
• Assures supports are in place inclusive of service provider and family contacts.
• Collaborates with all service providers and establishes team communication plan.
• Monitors goals on a continuing basis and quality of team interactions.
• Advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate.
• Provides written documentation of services.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one of the following educational or service coordination experience credentials:
• two years' experience in service coordination activities as delineated in this subpart (voluntary or part-time experience which can be verified will be accepted on a pro rata basis); or,
• one year of service coordination experience and an additional year of experience in a service setting with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities; or,
• one year of service coordination experience and an Associate's degree in a health or human service field; or
• a bachelor's degree in a health or human service field; or
• a license, certification, or registration in one of the professions listed in section 69-4.1(al) of this subpart
• Must have or obtain the NYS Early Intervention Coordination Certification within the first 3-months in this position.
• Must complete 40 hours of specialized/designated training within the first year in this role per regulatory requirements.
• Valid NYS driver's license required.

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.