Service Coordinator – Early Childhood Unit (Ages 3-5)

About the role

South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) provides education, assessment, training and services in the communities of South Los Angeles, Watts, Leimert Park, Florence/Firestone, West Adams, and the cities of Bell, Bell Gardens, Compton, Cudahy, Downey, Huntington Park, Lynwood, Maywood, Vernon, South Gate, North Carson, Gardena, and Paramount.

Position Title

Service Coordinator – Early Childhood Unit (Ages 3-5)

Title of Immediate Supervisor

Program Manager

Salary Range

$51,982 - $76,801

Department

Department of Children Services

Reports To

Program Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain a caseload ratio of 1:40 and build strong relationships with families to understand their unique needs and goals for their children.
• Conduct initial assessments, develop Individual Program Plans (IPPs) in collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams, and coordinate access to services and resources (including therapy, educational support, and community programs).
• Regularly review and monitor children’s progress, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with early intervention specialists, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners (school districts, child welfare, and court systems) to ensure comprehensive care.
• Avoidance of challenges and providing feedback through supportive communication.
• Collaborate with the planning team to explore options for meeting IPP objectives.
• Assist in identifying service delivery options that best meet individual needs, including self-determination and participant-directed services.
• Share information on available services with families and make referrals to providers.
• Understand Purchase of Service (POS) standards and procedures.
• Collect and disseminate information to coordinate services as specified in the IPP.
• Monitor IPP implementation to ensure objectives are met and assist with necessary revisions.
• Provide orientation to families regarding the regional center system and services.
• Connect families to generic services and community training opportunities.
• Inform families about clients’ rights, appeals, and complaint processes.
• Maintain Title 19 documentation requirements for Targeted Case Management.
• Participate in agency-wide audits, including Medicaid Waiver, Self Determination, POS, etc., as assigned.
• Participate in meetings and trainings as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide regular telephonic, video, and face-to-face contact as part of child and family engagement (minimum quarterly review meetings).
• Participate in the IPP process to develop and implement the Individual Program Plan using person centered approaches.
• Involvement of family members in program planning, service coordination, and self-advocacy.
• Assessment of the needs of individuals and families.
• Participation in team meetings when appropriate to assess individual needs.
• Use supportive communication to enhance positive relationships while addressing challenges and providing feedback.
• Collaboration with the planning team to explore options for meeting IPP objectives.
• Aid in identifying service delivery options that best meet individual needs, including self-determination and participant-directed services.
• Share information on available services with families and make referrals to providers.
• Understanding of Purchase of Service (POS) standards and procedure.
• Collection and dissemination of information to coordinate services as specified in the IPP.
• Monitoring IPP implementation to ensure objectives are met and assist with necessary revisions.
• Provide orientation to families regarding the regional center system and services.
• Connect families to generic services and community training opportunities.
• Inform families about clients’ rights, appeals, and complaint processes.
• Maintain Title 19 documentation requirements for Targeted Case Management.
• Participation in agency-wide audits, including Medicaid Waiver, Self Determination, POS, etc., as assigned.
• Participation in meetings and trainings as assigned.