Early Intervention Service Coordinator

State of North Carolina

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Early Intervention Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of the Early Intervention system! They play a vital role in supporting children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program and empowering families as their child’s first and most important teachers. Research shows that birth to age three is a critical period for building family competence and confidence—offering a powerful opportunity to positively influence a child’s development and learning. Key duties of EISCs include: • Collaborating with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) • Working with multi-disciplinary teams to identify families’ needs for supports and services • Conducting home visits to provide guidance and coordinate care • Coordinating services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy • Arranging and monitoring early intervention services to ensure continuity and quality • Planning for children’s smooth transition to other services at age three EISCs often enjoy the flexibility of telework and a hybrid work environment, allowing them to balance family engagement in the community with collaborative team support. Work Schedule: M – F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Frequent travel by car is required within the CDSA catchment area

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education, Psychology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional experience working with the population served
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served
• An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA’s catchment area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children in the age range 0 – 5 and their families, including children with developmental delays.
• Knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.
• Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices used in working with young children and families, such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.
• Fluency in a second language.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams to identify families’ needs for supports and services
• Conducting home visits to provide guidance and coordinate care
• Coordinating services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy
• Arranging and monitoring early intervention services to ensure continuity and quality
• Planning for children’s smooth transition to other services at age three

Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level