Early Intervention Services Coordinator (Case Management) for Early Start Riverside East

About the role

The Early Intervention Services Coordinator provides services to infants and families eligible for services under the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C. Services are provided in the Riverside East area, including Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, and other nearby communities.

Responsibilities

• Assume daily case management responsibilities.
• Understand and differentiate eligibility and service provisions for the Early Start Program and Lanterman Act.
• Maintain contact with consumers and their families as required.
• Ensure consumers' rights and dignity are maintained.
• Coordinate the annual review process, including completing the Baby CDER, CDER, Annual Review, and IFSP.
• Complete ongoing evaluation of consumer progress and plan as identified in the IFSP.
• Provide advocacy services to consumers and families.
• Perform individual or family crisis intervention and document activities.
• Provide information and referral services.
• Seek out and utilize generic resources on behalf of consumers.
• Arrange for placement of consumers in infant educational programs and/or other training programs.
• Assure appropriate assessments, physical examinations, and developmental testing are conducted.
• Instruct parents in simple developmental strategies and activities.
• Provide anticipatory guidance in areas such as child care, illness, nutrition, safety, immunizations, and medical follow-up.
• Keep current in infant growth and development, parenting skills, infant developmental strategies, parent-infant interaction, and appropriate behavioral and medical information.
• Represent the regional center at case conferences and interagency meetings.
• Complete required paperwork and requests for action on a timely basis.
• Initiate the process for transitioning children to appropriate education programs.
• Document TCM (Title 19) and MediCaid Waiver accurately and on a timely basis.
• Organize travel efficiently and maintain a safe driving record.
• Utilize bilingual skills as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, public health nursing, teaching, special education, early childhood development, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience, including case management, in intellectual/developmental disabilities, social work, special education, early childhood development, or a related field.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle change well and be flexible and adaptable in dealing with interruptions, new priorities, and new assignments.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Full use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance in the minimum amounts prescribed by law, or ability to provide for independent transportation.
• Must have and maintain a safe driving record.
• May be required to be bilingual.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities and early childhood development.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Generous benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

Hourly range: $26.3130 - $40.8201

Schedule

Hours may vary based on the needs of the program and may require some evening and weekend work.

Case Management Trainee

For candidates meeting the education requirement but not the experience requirement, we are accepting applications for a Case Management Trainee (CMT). The Case Management Trainee is a year-long trainee position.