Early Intervention Service Coordinator

State of North Carolina • Wake, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with its partners, protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential human services. The North Carolina Early Intervention Branch (NCEI) is a part of the N.C. Division of Child and Family Well-being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program (ITP), which provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three who have developmental delays and/or disabilities. Research shows that birth to three is a critical time frame for working with families to support their competence and confidence as their child’s best teacher because of what we know about brain development. This early learning offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. The Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs), the local lead agencies that implement the ITP across North Carolina, work with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct service coordination for children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program and to provide supports to their families/caregivers. Service coordination is a critical service that is helpful for families/caregivers and it is also required by the federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Services provided through the NC ITP must be compliant with the IDEA, federal regulations, and State policies and procedures. This position as an Early Intervention Service Coordinator for children, birth to three, is located within the catchment area of the Concord Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) and is housed in Cabarrus County in the main office in Concord, NC. Some travel outside of the county may be required at times.

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; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

• Duties include working with families and providers to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
• work with multi-disciplinary teams to determine families’ needs for supports and services
• conduct home visits
• coordinate and facilitate services and transition planning
• participate in the authorization and monitoring of early intervention services.

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive 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