Early Intervention Service Coordinator

• THIS IS A REPOST.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY* ÂEI Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of Early Intervention! They provide service coordination for children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program 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 team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)• Working with multi-disciplinary teams to determine families' needs for supports and services• Conducting home visits• Coordinating services, such as speech and physical therapy• Arranging and monitoring other early intervention services• Planning for transition to other services at age threeAbout The NC Division Of Child And Family Well-BeingThe Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina's children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.Who are we?• 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 supports 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 Sandhills Children's Developmental Services Agency.Compensation And BenefitsThe 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 benefits.To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:• Frequent travel by car is required within the CDSA catchment area*• Experience working with children in the age range 0 - 8 and their families, including children with developmental delays.• Knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.• Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals.Management Preferences• Knowledge of evidence-based practices used in working with young children and families, such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.• Fluency in a second language.Physical Requirements• Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA's catchment area.Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.Bachelor s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education, Psychology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional experience working with the population served.ÂORBachelor s degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served.ÂORAn equivalent combination of education and experience.The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.  Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions.ÂDivision of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, "vape products" and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas. For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here: http://publichealth.nc.gov/employees/ÂDue to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR, 919-707-5450.Please refer to the link below for additional information: https://oshr.nc.gov/work-nc/how-do-i-get-job