Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, 16501
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
The base location for this position will be in Erie, but will have a temporary starting location at our main Edinboro Office. Benefits of the Position: $43,650 annually, 35 hour work week 15 paid holidays per year 20 vacation days, 13 sick days, 5 personal days, & 2 mental health days per year* (pro-rated for part-time) Full Medical-PPO, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for employee and dependents from day 1! ($75.00/month premium+ deductible) Required minimum 7.5% contribution to Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS). Position Overview: The Early Intervention (EI) Service Coordinator oversees and is primarily responsible for the assessment portion of the screening process to determine eligibility for the program. The EI Service Coordinator completes intake work, which includes referral response, parental interview, developmental screening, and case presentation to staff. The EI Service Coordinator assists in case information management, case-finding activities, staff, and agency coordination functions. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other allied health position - 1-3 years of experience working with students and/or families in a support services, educational or other related field Desired Qualification: - 1-3 years of prior experience as a case manager with a focus on EI Essential Functions: - Function as service coordinator for preschool-age and/or Infant-Toddler children transitioning to preschool EI - Coordinate intake, screening, and/or evaluations of initially referred cases - Participate in the development and completion of special education documents - Participate in team and/or family meetings - Work as a team member to ensure smooth transition into the preschool EI program - Participate in outside interagency meetings and assist in facilitation of services between agencies - Maintain and disseminate public awareness materials and assist in related child find activities - Participate in applicable trainings and meetings - Assist and serve as a resource for families and preschools in understanding the EI process - Assist families by making referrals to community resources - Ensure that families understand parental rights and responsibilities in the education of their child
The base location for this position will be in Erie, but will have a temporary starting location at our main Edinboro Office. Benefits of the Position: $43,650 annually, 35 hour work week 15 paid holidays per year 20 vacation days, 13 sick days, 5 personal days, & 2 mental health days per year* (pro-rated for part-time) Full Medical-PPO, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for employee and dependents from day 1! ($75.00/month premium+ deductible) Required minimum 7.5% contribution to Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS). Position Overview: The Early Intervention (EI) Service Coordinator oversees and is primarily responsible for the assessment portion of the screening process to determine eligibility for the program. The EI Service Coordinator completes intake work, which includes referral response, parental interview, developmental screening, and case presentation to staff. The EI Service Coordinator assists in case information management, case-finding activities, staff, and agency coordination functions. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other allied health position - 1-3 years of experience working with students and/or families in a support services, educational or other related field Desired Qualification: - 1-3 years of prior experience as a case manager with a focus on EI Essential Functions: - Function as service coordinator for preschool-age and/or Infant-Toddler children transitioning to preschool EI - Coordinate intake, screening, and/or evaluations of initially referred cases - Participate in the development and completion of special education documents - Participate in team and/or family meetings - Work as a team member to ensure smooth transition into the preschool EI program - Participate in outside interagency meetings and assist in facilitation of services between agencies - Maintain and disseminate public awareness materials and assist in related child find activities - Participate in applicable trainings and meetings - Assist and serve as a resource for families and preschools in understanding the EI process - Assist families by making referrals to community resources - Ensure that families understand parental rights and responsibilities in the education of their child