Service Coordinator | MO First Steps

About the role

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Service Coordinator to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. The position serves families with children from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or disabilities through the Missouri First Steps program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate evaluation activities related to eligibility determination.
• Coordinate scheduling authorization and performance of assessments as necessary.
• Willingness to work directly with families in their homes and community environments to provide support, coordination, and resources as part of the early intervention program.
• Facilitate and participate in the development, review and evaluation of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Aid families in identifying available services including parent-to-parent support.
• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of available services, including assistance in identification and access to available sources of financial support for Early Intervention (EI) services (i.e., Medicaid, First Steps, etc.) through financial case management.
• Inform families of availability of advocacy services.
• Facilitate the development of a transition plan to, within and from the EI system, including transition to Part B special education, pre-school services, or other community services as appropriate at age 3 years or when the child is no longer eligible for services.
• Maintain EI records at SPOE (ensuring original IFSPs, etc.).
• Maintain "clinical record" to document activity rendered for child.
• Complete necessary documentation to facilitate reimbursement through primary funding sources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child/Human Development, Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Nursing, or Psychology and 1 year experience working with children and families OR degree with 3 years experience working with children and families required.
• Meet provider enrollment qualifications for a Service Coordinator.

Qualifications

• General qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields and 1 year of experience working with children and families, or a combination of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 3 years of experience working with children and families.

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Hybrid Remote
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discount Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Pay

$49,501 based on experience

Schedule

Hybrid Remote