Services Coordinator

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Central District Health Department is seeking a Services Coordinator to support children aged 0-3 with special needs and their families. The role focuses on helping families access services, understand resources, and coordinate support through the Early Development Network.

You will act as a primary contact for families, providers, and local agencies. Responsibilities include meeting families to review needs, coordinating referrals, assisting with IFSPs, and leading IFSP team meetings while

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a health or human services field.
• 24 semester hours of education in behavioral sciences, social sciences, or a related field.
• A combination of education and experience equal to two years in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Meet with families to review needs, goals, and available supports
• Help families access services and community resources
• Coordinate referrals and communication with service providers
• Assist with Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
• Schedule and lead IFSP team meetings
• Support families in advocating for their child’s needs
• Identify service gaps and assist with problem-solving
• Maintain accurate records and follow DHHS guidance, policies, and regulations

Skills

Child development

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Diversity

Education

2 years health/human services experience

24 sem hours behavioral/social sciences

Education+experience equals 2 years

Job description

East Central District Health Department is hiring a Services Coordinator to support children ages 0-3 with special needs and their families.

This position helps families connect with services, understand available resources, and coordinate support through the Early Development Network. The Services Coordinator serves as a main point of contact for families, providers, and community agencies.

What You'll Do

• Meet with families to review needs, goals, and available supports
• Help families access services and community resources
• Coordinate referrals and communication with service providers
• Assist with Individualized Family Service Plans, also known as IFSPs
• Schedule and lead IFSP team meetings
• Support families in advocating for their child's needs
• Help identify service gaps and assist with problem-solving
• Maintain accurate records and follow DHHS guidance, policies, and regulations

What We're Looking For

Qualified candidates must have one of the following:

• Two years of experience in a health or human services field
• 24 semester hours of education in behavioral sciences, social sciences, or a related field
• A combination of education and experience equal to two years in a related field

Helpful Skills

• Knowledge of child development
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to work with families, providers, and community partners
• Respect for confidentiality
• Ability to work with diverse families

Preferred, But Not Required

• Experience working with infants, toddlers, or children with special needs
• Experience with family-centered services
• Knowledge of community agencies and developmental disabilities

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