Early Intervention Service Coordinator
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
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$ 35984 - 62971
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Description of Work
**The Recruitment Range for This Position is $35984 $51082**
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct service coordination for children in the NC InfantToddler Program and to provide supports to their families/caregivers. Service coordination is a critical service that is helpful for families/caregivers and it is also required by the federal law the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Services provided through the NC ITP must be compliant with the IDEA federal regulations and State policies and procedures.
This position as an Early Intervention Service Coordinator for children birth to three is located within the catchment area of the Childrens Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) of New Bern which includes Carteret Craven Jones Lenoir Onslow and Pamlico Counties. Duties include travel to and working with families and providers in the catchment to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) work with multidisciplinary teams to determine families needs for supports and services conduct home visits coordinate and facilitate services and transition planning and participate in the authorization and monitoring of early intervention services.
The North Carolina Early Intervention Branch (NCEI) is a part of the N.C. Division of Public Health. It is the lead agency for the N.C. InfantToddler Program (ITP) which provides supports and services for families and their children birth to three who have developmental delays and/or disabilities. Research shows that birth to three is a critical time frame for working with families to support their competence and confidence as their childs best teacher because of what we know about brain development. This early learning offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. The Childrens Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) the local lead agencies that implement the ITP across North Carolina work with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.
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:- Experienced working with children 05 and their families including children with developmental delays.
- Demonstrated knowledge of young child development.
- Experienced working with and collaborating with families community organizations and other agencies.
- Experienced with integrating the family into the intervention process and provide coaching on how the parent or other caregiver can facilitate and support skill development on an ongoing basis using the childs everyday routines.
Management Preferences:
Experience with pediatric population specifically birth to three years of age.
Professional Credentials Required:
Must possess a bachelors degree which allows certification as an InfantToddlerFamily Specialist.
Physical Requirements:
Light work with some physical lifting. This work also requires the ability to participate in activities that are developmentally appropriate to infants and toddlers. Physical effort also includes being able to get up and down from the floor in clinic and family home environments lifting and carrying young children and driving car to home visits within the 6county 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.
- Applicants maybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will 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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