Service Coordinator Special Instructor (45448)

Strengthens families by identifying and/or providing services to children ages 0-3 with disabilities and their families.

About the role

To provide services and referral information to families with children ages 0-3 years with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and evaluations to determine Part C eligibility using system approved procedures and tools.
• Monitors the implementation and delivery of program activities ensuring that all assigned children receive services as indicated on IFSP.
• Maintains current records and ensures program compliance with State Department of Rehabilitation Services.
• Provides and maintains proper, updated and accurate documentation on each child concerning contact with parents, other professionals and service providers.
• Participates in state provided appraiser reviews with representatives of the state department of rehabilitation services.
• Schedules and facilitates each child’s individual family service plan meetings within the timeframe dictated by state guidelines.
• Conducts initial intake interviews and helps identify family strengths and needs.
• Collaborates with educational, medical and rehabilitation staff for optimal case coordination and service delivery and to obtain optimal results of early intervention services.
• Actively participates in the Early Intervention Council.
• Conducts evaluations and assessments and writes summaries of developmental results.
• Implements recommendations from multidisciplinary team members into developmentally appropriate treatment activities.
• Assists in development of appropriate goals and benchmarks for each eligible child based on current performance and profile results.
• Plans appropriate developmental activities to target goals identified on child’s IFSP.
• Provides individualized special instruction services within the child’s natural environment as outlined on the IFSP, if assigned.
• Provides parent consultation, education and training to support the family’s efforts in facilitating child’s developmental progress.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation of session visits and other parent contacts for maximum program accountability.
• Facilitates efficient bi-monthly staff meetings with early intervention team members.
• Responsible for putting all required documentation in state agency database and Goodwill’s database within set timeframe.
• Observes all safety procedures and personnel policies.
• Regular attendance, as outlined in Goodwill’s policy, is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood/special education or related field required.
• Two years of closely related experience in social work or human services required.
• Minimum two years experience working with young children.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, required.
• Case Management Experience Preferred.
• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Ability to use general office equipment including computer keyboard by touch.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to take initiative, make decisions and work well with little supervision.
• Must be able to keep information confidential.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among employees and trainees, while motivating them to their best performance.
• Must be able to make schedules and work with generally little supervision.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, occasionally including nights and weekends.
• Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
• Must obtain and retain First Aid/CPR/AED certification and respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency at the worksite according to Goodwill Safety Policies & Procedures.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, liability automobile insurance and be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists, repetitively while using computer keyboard.

Working Conditions

• Adequately lighted and ventilated building.
• Frequent travel throughout the Gulf Coast area.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + 5% employer matching
• Employer paid Long-term Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Insurances available