Duties:
Arrange for and participate in eligibility determination for children 0 -3, to include screening, evaluations, and ongoing assessments. Provide coordinated services to parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays. Develop and facilitates the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Conduct family interviews, gathers information, meets with families and collaborate with the Early Intervention team. Secures reports and other pertinent information from agencies and professionals involved in delivering services. Refers and connects families to additional services and other community resources that could help strengthen the family.
Develop and maintain individual case files / case notes for all referrals and eligible individuals in a confidential and up to date manner. Initiates and facilitates transition activities for children turning 3 years of age or relocating. Participate and collaborate in child find activities with local agencies and attend collaborative meetings as assigned.
Fulfill the duties of Early Intervention Service Coordinators as required by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) and the Department of Children and Youth (DCY).
Completes and maintains required records, reports, and documentation.
Completes additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in audiology, child and family studies, child development, child life, counseling, education, hearing and speech sciences, human development, human ecology, human social services, medicine, nursing, nutrition science, occupational therapy, ophthalmology, optometry, physician’s assistant, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation, social work, or speech/language pathology.
EI Service Coordinator Certification, in accordance with OAC 5123-10-04.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and state minimum automobile insurance.
Successful completion of all requested background checks, drug screens, health physical, etc.
Ability to lift 50 pounds (or more to ensure health and safety of individuals served).
CPR / First Aid certification; Non-violent Crisis Intervention.
Workdays:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Weekends, evenings and holidays as required on-call.
Benefits:
OPERS, health, vision, dental, and life insurance, sick leave, vacation, personal days and paid holidays
Salary Scale for Early Intervention Service Coordinator:
Minimum $23.24/hour – Maximum $34.88/hour
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