Community Action Corporation Of South Texas - Corpus Christi, TX
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Corpus Christi, TX
Social Assistance
About the position
The Early Intervention Specialist/Service Coordinator provides Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services for children aged 0-3 and their families, focusing on screening, assessment, referral, planning, and service coordination as outlined in the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). This role involves traveling within the assigned area to deliver services and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assists in screening, assessment and referral services to eligible children and their families.
- Schedules IFSP meetings with appropriate team members within 45 day deadline.
- Schedules ongoing annual assessments by or before the date of the annual FSP.
- Enrolls children within 45 days, and documents family driven delays in meeting deadline.
- Develops IFSP containing all essential elements using family friendly language.
- Provides Specialized Skills Services, Case Management and other developmental services in the home or other natural environment.
- Delivers min. 85% of planned services on a monthly basis.
- Keeps no shows to a minimum through scheduling regular appointments, keeping program cancellations to a minimum, and communicating the need for keeping appointments to families.
- Uses routines based assessment and intervention in developing and implementing the IFSP.
- Conducts service Coordination activities for eligible children and their families as per Texas Administrative Code.
- Is knowledgeable about community resources and service delivery systems.
- Addresses transition by child's second (2nd) birthday and adheres to all timelines and transition services.
- Develops transition plans that are Individualized.
- Follows all Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) Policy and Procedures, and ECI Policies and Procedures.
- Follows policies on infection control and universal precautions and uses standard First Aid and CPR as needed, during the delivery of services.
- Responsible for reporting accurate statistics as required by monthly direct service logs, case status reports, annual reports, time study, and performance reports.
- Attends weekly supervision and staff meetings as well as scheduled training opportunities.
- Responsible for collecting and keeping up-to-date professional development documentation.
- Registers in the Competency Demonstration System and makes adequate progress by 9 months and 2 years.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree which includes a minimum of 18 hours of course credit relevant to early childhood intervention.
- Three hours of semester course credit in early childhood development or early childhood special education (Required).
- Two (2) years pediatric experience.
- Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) is required.
- Proficiency in computer and Microsoft Office programs.
- Valid driver's license, safe driving record and auto liability insurance required.
Nice-to-haves
- Three (3) or more years pediatric experience (Preferred).
- Case Management experience preferred.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible scheduling options
- Health insurance coverage
- Paid time off
