BT3 Service Coordinator: Birth to Three

Job Title

Essential Functions

Facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Maintains continued regular contact with families, as mandated, to ensure that services are being delivered appropriately and in a timely manner

Accurately and comprehensively case-notes and reports service units

Informs parents of advocacy services, coordinates with medical and other health care providers

Facilitates the development of transitional/discharge plans and attends all conferences and meetings associated with transitions

Attends trainings as needed

Ensures compliance with mandated timelines; facilitates timely PPS entries

Understands and upholds the components of the PCATT model for early intervention

Assists parents in locating community resources

Attends meetings as appropriate, including in-house and community meetings relating to Birth-to-Three

Maintains regular contact with families on caseload to ensure that services are being delivered as described in the IFSP. A natural environment focus should be central in IFSP goals

Works with Program Manager to ensure all files are audit compliant

Serves as a positive ambassador for St. Francis Children's Center and for Milwaukee County

All other duties as assigned

Physical Demands of the Position

Walk, sit, stand and climb stairs

Bend/twist and reach

Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less

Speak and hear

Kneel, crouch, climb, feel and stoop

Lift objects weighing up to 35 lbs

Carry objects weighing up to 35 lbs

Handle or manipulate objects at a low intensity level of effort

Mental Requirements

Must have ability to cope with changes in routine to accommodate needs of the agency

Must be able to make decisions and exercise good judgment under stress and time restraints

Environmental/Working Conditions

Inside work environment approximately 67% of the time

Requires driving 33% of the time

Equipment Used

Computer

Copy machine

Fax machine

Telephone

Required Education/License/Certifications

Bachelor's degree in a Social Work, Human Services, Child Development

1 year of experience working with clients who have special needs

Must be able to complete home visits in-person anywhere in Milwaukee County on a daily basis

Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license and may not have more than three current minor driving violations and/or one current at-fault accident on your record. Auto insurance must include $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury and $100,000 property damage

Required Knowledge and Skills

Experience with Birth-to-Three programs

Ability to function effectively in a team

Understand and follow written and verbal directions

Read, write, basic math skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize multiple demands

Must possess and practice a customer service focused management philosophy

Behavior and Attitude

The mission and philosophy of St. Francis Children's Center requires this position to perform in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. In addition, strict client confidentiality must be maintained