Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
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Description of Work
EI Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of Early Intervention! They provide service coordination for children in the NC InfantToddler Program and support to their families and caregivers. Research shows that birth to three is a critical period for working with families to support their competence and confidence as their childs first and most important teacher. The birthtothree period offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. EISC duties include:
- Working with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
- Working with multidisciplinary teams to determine families needs for supports and services
- Conducting home visits
- Coordinating services such as speech and physical therapy
- Arranging and monitoring other early intervention services
- Planning for transition to other services at age three
Who are we
- The North Carolina Early Intervention Section is a part of the Division of Child and Family WellBeing. It is the lead agency for the N.C. InfantToddler Program which provides supports and services for families and their children birth to three who have developmental delays and/or disabilities.
- Childrens Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) are the local agencies that implement the NC ITP across North Carolina working with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.
- This Early Intervention Service Coordinator position is located at the Durham downtown office of the Durham Childrens Developmental Services Agency.
About the NC Division of Child and Family WellBeing:
The Division of Child and Family WellBeing (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolinas children growing up safe healthy and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and wellbeing of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous highquality lowcost benefits on a pretax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: more information about DHHS: Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesListed below are the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs along with the minimum education and experience listed are required in order to be deemed eligible for the position therefore you must provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:- Experience working with children in the age range 0 3 on developmental or educational goals including children with developmental delays.
- Working knowledge of young child development including developmental milestones.
- Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals on early intervention techniques/resources.
Management Preferences:- Knowledge of evidencebased practices used in working with young children and families such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.
- Fluency in a second language.
Physical Requirements:Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSAs catchment area.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Bachelors degree in Special Education Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education Psychology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional experience working with the population served;
OR
Bachelors degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
DHHS CONTACT INFORMATION
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD214 Member4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
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Employment Type
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