Early On Evaluator/Service Coordinator

About the role

Early On Evaluator/Service Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, conduct and complete developmental assessments, reports and Individualized Family Service Plans as needed in accordance with IDEA regulations.
• Initiate and maintain communication and coordination based on family needs, including schools district personnel.
• Maintain internal and external customer relations through completion of paperwork, adherence to COA standards, quality assurance measures and participation in professional development activities.
• Facilitate Individualized Family Service Plan process based on the developmental assessment results of eligibility within identified time frames.
• Complete annual assessments; IFSP reviews; Transition Plans; Special Education referrals; Transfer and/or Exit processes with children and families within identified time frames.
• Coordinate with school districts regarding any transfers for children eligible for Special Education services.
• Provide home visits as indicated within identified time frames or provide visits in a community venue (i.e. play groups or other services provided by the Early On continuum) as indicated.
• Serve as a resource for families to connect with other internal and external community services.
• Collaborate with schools and other community representatives and agencies.
• Attend seminars, trainings and workshops to develop knowledge base in parent-child issues.
• Attend supervision and Agency meetings.
• Communicate positively and professionally with clients and staff.
• Adhere to professional code of ethics and Agency policies and procedures.
• Travel throughout Oakland County to provide home visits and attend trainings and meetings.
• Flexible scheduling in order to meet the needs of the clients and professional development requirements.
• Able to work in a variety of environments, including the ability to engage in play and coaching activities on the floor in a family’s home.
• Participate in the organization and implementation of client play groups within the community, as needed.
• Incorporate principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in work processes and in job functions.
• Promote a feeling of welcoming, belonging, and acceptance to all clients and staff.

Requirements

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work, early childhood education, teaching, counseling or other related field with experience with group work, education or behavioral sciences.
• Training and certification of the Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA) assessment tool preferred.
• Knowledge of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Federal Law IDEA, particularly Part C is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work as a team with Agency and community early childhood professionals.
• Spanish or Arabic speaking highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Selected candidates for this position must possess a sensitivity to the diversity of the Agency’s service population and candidate/employee population including (but not limited to) differences of culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic characteristics.

Skills

• Sensitivity to diversity and inclusion.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Communication and professionalism.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of IDEA and IFSP.
• Experience with group work, education, and behavioral sciences.
• Ability to work in various environments, including home visits.
• Ability to facilitate Individualized Family Service Plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff.
• Ability to adhere to professional code of ethics and Agency policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel and attend trainings and meetings.
• Ability to provide home visits and coordinate with school districts.
• Ability to collaborate with schools and other community representatives and agencies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options.
• Roth IRA.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice!
• Annual pay increases, as approved.
• Employee assistance program for you and immediate family.
• Network of support for your health & well-being.
• Verizon cellular plan discount.
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• Loan forgiveness programs.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling in order to meet the needs of the clients and professional development requirements.