Infant Toddler Service Coordinator

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Screen children of a variety of developmental domains, using screening tools approved by the ITC Coordinator.
• Participates in multidisciplinary assessments and team meetings for individual children.
• Provides developmental services to assigned ITC clients.
• Provides service coordination (case management) to assigned ITC families, coordinating multiple resources to accomplish family goals.
• Consults with a wide array of professionals to provide and receive information regarding medical, developmental, and/or human services issues.
• Participates in staff development activities required by the programs coordinator.
• Participates in staff meetings and team development.
• Adheres to regulations and standards established by or for compliance with human rights regulations, agency licensure requirements, confidentiality statutes, third party payor rules, professional code of ethics, Part C policies.
• Exhibits excellent customer service, including promptly returning phone calls and answering emails.
• Completes clinical and/or administrative documentation as specified by or within CSB standard, payor regulations, Medicaid regulations, professional standards.
• Maintains effective relationships with co-workers and customers based on courtesy, compassion, and respect.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned, consistent with established policy and procedure.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge and analytical skills in all areas of development of infants and toddlers.
• Thorough knowledge on the principles of child development and intellectual disabilities.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to teach and communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Ability to work and relate effectively to persons from a wide variety of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Good Judgement and a high level of independence and initiative.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and with a variety of community agencies.
• Basic computer literacy and word processing skills is preferred.

Additional requirement:

• Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Background check with favorable results.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in child development, special education, early childhood education or related discipline.
• Early Childhood Education/Special Education Certification.
• Experience with infants and toddlers, particularly those who have disabilities, is very desirable.

Other Information:

Equipment: Telephone, vehicle, PC, word processing program

Work Environment: Individual’s homes, facilities, and office with lighting levels, temperature ranges, air quality, ventilation and noise levels as provided in each setting.

Work Location: Individuals homes, facilities, and community settings.

Work Hazards: Minimal hazards associated with general day-to-day community activities.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, regular office hours; Some evening and weekend hours required as scheduled. Additional hours as needed to perform job requirements.