NC Department of Health and Human Services
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Agency:
Department of Health and Human Services
Division:
Child and Family Well‑Being
Position Number:
60038604
Grade:
NC07
Job Classification Title:
Early Intervention Service Coordinator (S)
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Frequent travel by car is required within the CDSA catchment area.
Salary Grade Range:
$35,984 – $62,971
Recruitment Range:
$35,984 – $47,012
About the Department The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest and most complex agencies in the state, employing approximately 17,000 people. We are responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians and provide human service needs for special populations, including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, or poor.
Description of Work Early Intervention Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of the Early Intervention system. They support children in the NC Infant‑Toddler Program and empower families as their child’s first teachers. Research shows that the birth‑to‑age‑three period is a critical window for building family competence and confidence.
Key Duties of EISCs
Collaborate with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
Work with multi‑disciplinary teams to identify families’ needs for supports and services.
Conduct home visits to provide guidance and coordinate care.
Coordinate services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
Arrange and monitor early intervention services to ensure continuity and quality.
Plan for children’s smooth transition to other services at age three.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Preferred)
Thorough knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques of early childhood developmental disabilities and infant mental health, including assessments and comprehensive treatment planning.
Ability to evaluate and document child progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Ability to coordinate and instruct staff, family members, and care providers in methods used in developmental disabilities and infant/child mental health and family studies.
Ability to establish rapport and relate to clients, families, community agencies, and service disciplines.
Ability to manage time independently and develop organizational methods to meet all timelines and documentation requirements.
Benefits and Compensation Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits: health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NCFlex program, paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, and eligible paid parental leave. Employees also receive 100% federal funding for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Carolina is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy, and religious needs.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or a related field and two years of professional experience with the population served.
Bachelor’s degree in human services field and three years of professional experience with the population served.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Application Process Complete the online application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Submit by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. The position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
Applicants may be subject to criminal background checks. All candidates for positions of trust will undergo a criminal background check. Veterans and National Guard members must submit appropriate documentation with the application.
Contact Information Talent Acquisition:
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov
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Department of Health and Human Services
Division:
Child and Family Well‑Being
Position Number:
60038604
Grade:
NC07
Job Classification Title:
Early Intervention Service Coordinator (S)
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Frequent travel by car is required within the CDSA catchment area.
Salary Grade Range:
$35,984 – $62,971
Recruitment Range:
$35,984 – $47,012
About the Department The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest and most complex agencies in the state, employing approximately 17,000 people. We are responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians and provide human service needs for special populations, including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, or poor.
Description of Work Early Intervention Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of the Early Intervention system. They support children in the NC Infant‑Toddler Program and empower families as their child’s first teachers. Research shows that the birth‑to‑age‑three period is a critical window for building family competence and confidence.
Key Duties of EISCs
Collaborate with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
Work with multi‑disciplinary teams to identify families’ needs for supports and services.
Conduct home visits to provide guidance and coordinate care.
Coordinate services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
Arrange and monitor early intervention services to ensure continuity and quality.
Plan for children’s smooth transition to other services at age three.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Preferred)
Thorough knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques of early childhood developmental disabilities and infant mental health, including assessments and comprehensive treatment planning.
Ability to evaluate and document child progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Ability to coordinate and instruct staff, family members, and care providers in methods used in developmental disabilities and infant/child mental health and family studies.
Ability to establish rapport and relate to clients, families, community agencies, and service disciplines.
Ability to manage time independently and develop organizational methods to meet all timelines and documentation requirements.
Benefits and Compensation Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits: health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NCFlex program, paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, and eligible paid parental leave. Employees also receive 100% federal funding for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Carolina is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy, and religious needs.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or a related field and two years of professional experience with the population served.
Bachelor’s degree in human services field and three years of professional experience with the population served.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Application Process Complete the online application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Submit by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. The position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
Applicants may be subject to criminal background checks. All candidates for positions of trust will undergo a criminal background check. Veterans and National Guard members must submit appropriate documentation with the application.
Contact Information Talent Acquisition:
talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr