Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Position Title: Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Normal Working Hours: 40 hour week, flexible and variable to meet the program needs

Normally M-F, 8:00AM-4:00PM, late visits may be necessary on occasion

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Establish and maintain positive relationships with assigned families through regular home visits and monitoring, serving as single point of contact to assist families throughout their Early Intervention (EI) journey beginning with initial contact through transition at age 3

Actively participate as a member of Columbiana County’s Evidenced–Based Team

Share and ensure parents’ rights within EI system and complete required consents

Observe developmental skills of infants and toddlers; conduct screenings as appropriate

Gather medical, developmental and social history information to present to team

Coordinate eligibility and enrollment process including coordination of developmental evaluation and assessment

Conduct family-directed assessment to identify family’s priorities

Provide information about community resources and make relevant referrals

Coordinate and facilitate the development and review of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) that identifies needed EI services and their funding sources

Monitor the Timely Receipt of Service (TRS) and ongoing provision of services as indicated in the IFSP

Coordinate transition into early childhood services at age 3 and facilitate a Transition Planning Conference (TPC) with the Local Education Agency (LEA)

Maintain accurate documentation of all contacts with families and providers and complete data entry of all EI activities into the Early Intervention Data System (EIDS) and Brittco.

Collaborate with the medical community, educational organizations, and public and private agencies

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Attend meetings and training sessions, including state and local meetings as assigned

Adhere to the ORC, OAC, and to CCBDD policies and procedures

Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by administration

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Requires travel throughout the county to conduct home visits or attend meetings

May be exposed to infectious disease

May work with individuals with behavioral disabilities who display challenging behaviors

May be exposed to chemicals commonly found in an office environment (i.e., toner, correction fluid, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Eligible for Service Coordinator credential issued by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)

Possess knowledge of available community resources

Ability to interact in a sensitive and supportive manner with families and guardians

Ability to efficiently plan to meet tight deadlines.

Ability to negotiate and manage conflict

Ability to use coaching strategies to support parents

Ability to work flexible hours on occasion, including evenings

Ability to attend required in-service trainings as offered by DODD

Evidence of a valid driver’s license in state of residence, good driving record and full liability coverage on any vehicle used for transportation

Excellent interviewing and documentation skills

Good organizational and time-management skills

Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal) for effective interaction with internal and external customers

Self-starter with ability to work independently

Possess computer skills in various word processing and database management programs

Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and abuser registry clearances

Maintain all training requirements as per Board Policy

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person