EI Service Coordinator - Initial
$121,680,000–$121,680,000 year
On-siteValhalla, New York, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the primary point of contact for families referred to the Early Intervention Program, guiding them through the evaluation and eligibility process while ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities. Coordinate referrals, evaluations, and Initial Individualized Family Service Plan meetings within required program timelines, collaborating with families, evaluators, providers, and the Early Intervention Official Designee to ensure timely service delivery. Maintain accurate case records, documentation, and billing in compliance with agency and New York State Early Intervention requirements, and assist families with transition planning to preschool special education services. Provide advocacy, information, and referrals to community resources and supports, while participating in required meetings, supervision, and professional development activities. Utilize agency-approved communication systems to respond to inquiries from families and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience providing service coordination
- One (1) year of service coordination experience and one (1) year of experience working with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities
- One (1) year of service coordination experience and an Associate Degree in Health or Human Services
- A Bachelor's Degree in Health or Human Services
- Must successfully complete the New York State Introduction to Service Coordination training course prior to employment and provide proof of completion
- Must provide and maintain annual a medical clearance statement from a healthcare provider
- Must provide and maintain annual negative TB test
- Must provide and maintain annual symptom questionnaire
- Must provide and maintain annual MMR vaccine or immunity
- Must provide and maintain annual recommended or documented refusal of Heb B, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, varicella and Influenza
- Must review and adhere to New York State Early Intervention Service Coordination recommended practices
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with families, providers, and agency staff
- Commitment to confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and family-centered service delivery
- Professionalism, sound judgment, and strong time-management skills
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