Job Description

Early Intervention Service Coordinator (S)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

EI Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of Early Intervention! They provide service coordination for children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program (NC ITP) and support to their families and caregivers. Research shows that birth to three is a critical period for working with families to support their competence and confidence as their child's first and most important teacher. The birth-to-three period offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. EISCs typically have the flexibility of telework and a hybrid workplace. EISC duties include:

• Working with families and a multi-disciplinary team member to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) based on a family's needs for supports and services.
• Conducting home and community-based visits.
• Assisting families in arranging, coordinating and monitoring Early Intervention services any and all services their child is receiving.
• Planning for transition to other services at age three.

The North Carolina Early Intervention Section is a part of the Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program which provides support and services for families and their children, birth to three, who have developmental delays and/or disabilities. Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) are the local agencies that implement the NC ITP across North Carolina, working with local service providers to help families help their children succeed. This Early Intervention Service Coordinator position is located at the Greensboro Children's Developmental Services Agency, working out of the Guilford County office.

Salary Range: $37,377 -$65,408

Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $50,954

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Experience working with children in the age range 0 – 8 and their families, including children with developmental delays.
• Working knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.
• Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals.
• Working knowledge of evidence-based practices used in working with young children and families, such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.

Physical Requirements (If Applicable): Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA's catchment area. Must be able to access the homes of families enrolled in the program.

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for state benefits.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application to receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.

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