Ongoing Service Coordinator - Suffolk County, NY

As an Ongoing Service Coordinator at Family of Kidz, your primary responsibilities include tracking the delivery of Early Intervention Services on a child’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), ensuring timely paperwork submissions, facilitating communication with parents about their child’s services, and helping develop transition plans to preschool.

To qualify for the position of Ongoing Service Coordinator at Family of Kidz, you must be an established service coordinator with experience in Early Childhood. A commitment to helping families and children is essential, and you’ll need to obtain BEI Certification for Service Coordination within 90 days of employment. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!

Family of Kidz provides a variety of valuable benefits for Ongoing Service Coordinators who work 25 hours or more each week. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as FSA, legal insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program, a referral program, and opportunities for professional development.

As an Ongoing Service Coordinator at Family of Kidz, you can work remotely with flexible hours available Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm, allowing you to manage a schedule that suits your lifestyle while contributing to our mission of supporting children and families.

Family of Kidz is dedicated to the growth of our employees. We facilitate continuous education opportunities, ongoing staff in-services, and quarterly meetings that are designed to enhance the skills of Ongoing Service Coordinators, preparing them for success in their roles and furthering their professional development.

In answering this question, focus on your relevant experience coordinating services, your understanding of individual plans, and how you've effectively communicated with families and professionals throughout your career. Highlight any specific accomplishments in managing cases.

When responding, discuss your time management strategies, tools you use for organization, and any processes you've developed to keep submissions on track, demonstrating your ability to handle administrative responsibilities efficiently.

Showcase your interpersonal skills by discussing your approach to building rapport with families. Mention any specific techniques or communication methods you use to foster open dialogue and trust.

Describe your coping mechanisms for stress, such as prioritizing tasks, maintaining a positive mindset, or utilizing support systems. Illustrating your adaptability and resilience will make your answer effective.

Elaborate on your understanding of early intervention, specific services you've coordinated, and the impact you’ve seen it have on the children and families you’ve worked with, emphasizing your commitment to enhancing their quality of life.

Discuss how a well-developed transition plan helps prepare children for upcoming educational experiences by addressing individual needs and facilitating support, showing your knowledge of the developmental process.

Highlight your understanding of confidentiality laws and ethical considerations, emphasizing your commitment to maintaining privacy and safeguarding sensitive information related to families and children.

Describe your organizational skills and tools or systems you're comfortable using to track and prioritize your workload, thus helping you manage multiple cases without sacrificing quality of service.

Share personal anecdotes or professional experiences that sparked your passion for this field, emphasizing your commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of children with special needs.

Express your admiration for Family of Kidz's mission and values. Discuss how your personal and professional goals align with the organization's commitment to supporting children and their families, illustrating your eagerness to be part of the team.