Service Coordinator (Early Intervention Specialist II)

Works within the Infant and Toddler Connection of Fairfax-Falls Church as a part of our team of service coordinators providing specialized service coordination to eligible infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. Monitors individual family service plans and ensures families are aware of their rights under Part C of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Conducts developmental screenings and works as a member of teams with speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and educators. The ITC Service Coordination team covers 4 regional offices located throughout the county. To perform duties of this position, the incumbent must have their own reliable car/transportation available for use each day and have the ability to drive to homes for visits. The vehicle must be in safe working order. To endure efficient operation of the program and safety of the employee, a valid driver's license issued by the division of motor vehicles, and an acceptable driving record are required.
Note: Mutiple positions may be filled from this announcement. This is a grant funded position.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
Serves as single point of contact in helping parents obtain the services and assistance they need through the local Early Intervention system of services for the entire length of time that a child is being served;
Provides developmental screening across developmental domains and makes recommendations for further developmental assessment as needed;
Informs the family of the procedures for evaluations and assessments; the development, review, and evaluation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP); the delivery of services, the availability of advocacy services, and the family's rights and responsibilities under due process during these procedures;
Assists family and reimbursement staff in making payment arrangements for services;
Provides services in clients' homes, family day care homes, day care centers, other community agency offices, schools, hospitals, and out-patient clinics;
Coordinates scheduling for family and participates as member of an interdisciplinary evaluation team;
Assists in interpreting assessment results for family and in determining eligibility for services;
Participates as member of an interdisciplinary team to develop IFSP Plan;
Assists the family in determining family priorities, resources, and concerns;
Identifies available community resources, facilitates consensus among team members regarding type, frequency and intensity of services necessary to meet IFSP outcomes;
Implements strategies and activities in individual or small group sessions to address family outcomes listed in IFSP;
Provides service coordination across agency lines in center, home, and community-based settings for children with a wide variety of developmental disabilities;
Facilitates the development and implementation of transition plans for children exiting the Early Intervention system;
Conducts parent and/or other caregiver training;
Maintains regular contact with physicians and specialists providing therapy prescriptions;
Prepares evaluation, home programs, progress reports, and maintains client records in electronic record;
Makes referrals and assures utilization of other community services;
Attends and leads in-service training sessions;
Participates in staff meetings, interagency meetings, and activities as assigned;
Develops and delivers presentations to community groups as assigned;
Supervises students and volunteer as needed.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of the philosophy, intent, regulations, and range of services and resources available to families under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act;
Knowledge of Early Intervention practices and eligibility criteria;
Knowledge of early childhood development;
Knowledge of early childhood developmental disabilities;
Ability to provide developmental screening;
Ability to conduct interviews and effectively work and consult with families;
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with infants/toddlers, families, team members, and professionals from multiple disciplines and other community agencies;
Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training sessions;
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports both written and electronically as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Counseling, Early Childhood, Human Development, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education and other disciplines identified as Allied Health professions, plus three years of directly related professional Early Intervention services experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment with the agency.
• Certification as Early Intervention Case Manager or Early Intervention Professional issued by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) within one month of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A Tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Early Intervention Part C certified.
• Prior experience in Early Childhood Education as a case manager or early intervention provider.
• Experience working with Early Intervention, families, infants and toddlers, and/or children with special needs.
• Knowledge of early childhood development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Position is active in nature. Must be able to monitor and observe the activities of program participants. Regularly moves about or positions self to supervise and interact with participants at their level. Occasionally lifts, transports, positions, push/pulls or moves up to 50 pounds. Must be sufficiently mobile and possess a range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of program participant. Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills as needed and respond to emergency situations. Administrative and supervisory activities will require ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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