Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Early Intervention Service CoordinatorDuties (include but not limited to the following):Establish and maintain positive relationships with assigned families through regular home visits and monitoring, serving as single point of contact to assist families throughout their Early Intervention (EI) journey beginning with initial contact through transition at age 3Actively participate as a member of Mahoning County's Evidenced-Based EI TeamShare and ensure parent's rights within EI system and complete required consentsObserve developmental skills of infants and toddlers; conduct screenings as appropriateGather medical, developmental and social history information to present to teamCoordinate eligibility and enrollment process including coordination of developmental evaluation and assessmentConduct family-directed assessment to identify family's prioritiesProvide information about community resources and make relevant referralsCoordinate and facilitate the development and review of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that identifies needed EI services and their funding sourcesQualifications/Requirements (include but not limited to the following):Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education or related fieldEligible for Service Coordinator credential issued by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DoDD)Possess knowledge of available community resourcesAbility to interact in a sensitive and supportive manner with families and guardiansAbility to efficiently plan to meet tight deadlinesAbility to negotiate and manage conflictAbility to use coaching strategies to support parentsAbility to work variable and flexible hours, including eveningsAbility to attend required in-service trainings as offered by DoDDEvidence of a valid driver's license in state of residence, good driving record and full liability coverage on any vehicle used for transportationExcellent interviewing and documentation skillsGood organizational and time-management skillsExceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal) for effective interaction with internal and external customersSelf-starter with ability to work independentlyPossess computer skills in various word processing and database management programsDemonstrated commitment to valuing diversity & contributing to an inclusive working environmentAbility to engage others with understanding & empathy