Early Childhood Services Case Manager

Full-time, 12-month position. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, with flexibility based on program needs.

Summary

Will serve as the Case Manager for students with an IEP or IFSP.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between educators, schools, families, doctor’s offices, clinicians, etc.
• Perform administrative duties and clerical support as assigned.
• Work in coordination with the EI Director and SPED Coordinator to ensure all ongoing case management is completed as required.
• Accept, disseminate, and track evaluations for Early Intervention (EI) and Preschool programs.
• Manage Initial or Reassessment/Supplemental evaluations for EI/CPSE from start to submission.
• Manage and assist in Annual Review and Enrollment protocols.
• Coordinate EI 6-month IFSP Reviews.
• Send, track, and receive prescriptions in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the Children’s Services Administrative team to ensure Special Education Students have all required documentation at all times to prevent lapses in service.
• Complete multiple systematic tasks in IEP Direct/Cleartrack, iCentral, EI Hub, and CPSE Portal.
• Manage telephone communications on how to refer children for services through EI or Pre-K.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or human services field preferred. A reasonable combination of education and practical work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Excellent writing skills and strong communication abilities.
• Working knowledge of computer programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Travel for home visits and school districts in the tri-county area is required.

Skills

• Ethical Conduct
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Time Management
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Energetic

Work Environment

This position operates out of the Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center and may require:

• Lifting of children.
• Playing with students on the floor or outside.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, lift, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds, including lifting children.