ECD Care Coordinator

This position is responsible for coordinating care and services for children (0-5) with complex medical and developmental needs, including referrals to specialty care and early intervention services. The coordinator will work closely with the Early Child Development (ECD) team to increase access to screenings, interventions, trainings, and linkages for children and families. The coordinator will also serve as a resource for families; work with SJCH’s clinic, ECD Team, and the IBH staff to raise caregivers and community awareness of access to early childhood screenings, resources for promoting early literacy and language development, nutrition, physical activity, and socio-emotional health.

Benefits:

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision
• 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
• 403 (B) retirement match
• Life insurance, EAP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SEIU Union
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continued workforce development & training
• Succession plans growth within

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Knowledge, & Experience: Must have excellent interpersonal skills and empathy towards patients, as well as have excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills, the ability to handle stressful situations, the capacity to function independently, have varied clinical experience, and the ability to document meticulously.

• BA/BS or 2 years related experience.
• Knowledge of community resources that support families with young children 0-5.
• Strong communication skills, clear and professional, both verbally and in writing,
• Ability to advocate for young children and families
• Solid writing skills and the ability to develop and write professional reports.
• Self-motivated with a proven track record of taking initiative.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of clients and staff both independently and as a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, see computer skills below.
• Knowledge of database management knowledge and experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (read, write, speak) required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with Clinics, Staff, and the ECD Team to develop workflows for early childhood screenings (including screenings for developmental delay) and linkages to appropriate resources.
• Work with Clinical Staff (e.g., medical assistants) to support parents in completing assessments and screenings in the parent packet prior to their visit with providers (via phone, video chat, or waiting room)
• Regularly consult with providers and ECD Team regarding care, progress, and outcomes for children and families
• Follow-up on results of screenings and coordinate services (short term support and comprehensive services) available to children with developmental delays
• Be familiar with internal and/or external resources to help facilitate linkages
• Assist families with navigating complex systems of care including scheduling appointments, early intervention treatment, specialized therapies, and/or medical evaluations to promote healthy outcomes for children (0-5)
• Provide case management services to address health-related or social needs of both children and their care-givers.
• Coordinate all related activities between children (0-5), families, and partners as required by the grant.
• Develop and facilitate/co-facilitate weekly parent support groups, educational presentations, training and workshops for children and families in collaboration with IBH Staff or community partners as needed.
• Together with ECD Champion, provide training for providers and staff related to early childhood development, screenings, assessments, interventions for children with developmental delays, and family-centered care.
• Coordinate referrals from SJCH staff for education sessions with parents/families.
• Manage the order and distribution of promotional/educational materials.
• Document and track inventory and attendance at events.
• Participate and/or help plan community outreach events to promote awareness of early childhood intervention activities (including screenings and well-child-visits).
• Participate in all required meetings/trainings as required by the grant
• Collaborate with IBH/clinic staff and community partners to support and advocate for parents and help address barriers to care for children 0-5.
• Report on project progress each month.
• Work with applicable staff to collect and enter data for monthly reports.
• Complete additional duties as needed or as assigned by the Director of Integrated Behavioral Health Services.

St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer