EARLY INTERVENTION/SERVICE COORDINATOR

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for coordinating the agency's early intervention services and delivery of special instruction to children served.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Processes child referrals for early intervention services; reviews applications and applies testing criteria to determine eligibility; limits caseload to children determined eligible; ensures that appropriate Release of Information forms are signed.
• Develops Individual Family Support Plans (IFSPs) for each infant/toddler/child; conducts face-to- face Routine Base interviews with child and family to assesses the child's needs; identifies appropriate community service needs; involves parents and other professionals in the development of IFSPs; maintains related records in accordance with Alabama Department of Mental Health, Medicaid, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation, and agency guidelines.
• Implements IFSPs effectively; reviews and revises plans as needed; coordinates services among appropriate agencies, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, special instruction, and speech therapy; schedules, confirms, and reschedules appointments; monitors service session to ensure compliance with standards; encourages family involvement and advocates on behalf of children and their families; conducts periodic plan assessments and modifications; maintains specificmeasurement criteria; maintains inter-agency tracking system for children/families served; maintains required case management files; closes or transfer cases as appropriate.
• Plans, develops, and implements the programs and activities of the curriculum; prepares IFSPs using developmentally sequenced programs that are appropriate to the child's/family's needs; identifies and prepares materials and supplies for various goals/objectives or activities; assists with assessments and appraisals; delivers special instruction; teaches child/family members basic skills in identified areas of need.
• Shares information with the public, individuals, and referral sources concerning agency programs and services.
• Maintains records of each child served, including procedural safeguards, releases, medical records, IFSPs, case management notes, evaluation and assessment results, eligibility determination reports, progress notes, etc.
• Maintains certification in CPR, First Aid, and CPI.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary; not otherwise specified.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the nature of intellectual disabilities, development disabilities, and child development.
• Knowledge of individual's rights.
• Knowledge of available local and state-wide resources.
• Knowledge of case management principles.
• Knowledge of early intervention principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of agency, state, and funding source guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in the assessment of individuals' needs and in the development of appropriate service plans.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Associate Executive Director of Programs and Operations supervises and assigns work in terms of very

general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the

nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include agency policies, Alabama Department of Mental Health guidelines, Medicaid guidelines, and

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation guidelines. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and

interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied early intervention cases management duties. The unique needs of each

child contribute to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to manage the coordinate the delivery of special services to eligible

children/families. Successful performance helps ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services

to eligible clients.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other agency employees, children served, physicians,

therapists, daycare staff, parents/guardians/caregivers, Department of Human Resources staff, representatives of other agencies, and the general public.

• Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, resolve problems, and provide

services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable an employee to perform essential job functions.

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing,

or stooping. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move

up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move over 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required

for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and

the ability to adjust focus.

• The work is typically performed indoors.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate

degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position,

usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position

for one to two years.

• Meets Alabama Department of Mental Health Early Intervention Journey Certification requirements for

Journey I and Journey II.

• Meets Social/Emotional Development Certification requirements.
• Meets Routines Based Intervention Certification requirements.
• Meets Routines Based Home Visiting Certification requirements.
• Meets Special Instruction Certification Requirements.
• Meets Alabama Case Management Certification Requirements.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.