Early Intervention Service Coordinator Salary $36,677.00 - $62,092.00 Annually Location Cleveland County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Department Dept of Health and Human Services Job Number 18-13686 Closing 1/17/2019 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct service coordination for children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program and to provide supports to their families/caregivers. Service coordination is a critical service that is helpful for families/caregivers and it is also required by the federal law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Services provided through the NC ITP must be compliant with the IDEA, federal regulations, and State policies and procedures. This position as an Early Intervention Service Coordinator for children, birth to three, is located within the catchment area of the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) of Shelby. Duties include working with families and providers to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), work with multi-disciplinary teams to determine families' needs for supports and services, conduct home visits, coordinate and facilitate services and transition planning, and participate in the authorization and monitoring of early intervention services. Salary Grade: GN09 Recruitment Range: $36,677 - $42,615 Position: 60039972/18-13686 About the Early Intervention Branch The North Carolina Early Intervention Branch (NCEI) is a part of the N.C. Division of Public Health. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program (ITP), which provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three who have developmental delays and/or disabilities. Research shows that birth to three is a critical time frame for working with families to support their competence and confidence as their child's best teacher because of what we know about brain development. This early learning offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. The Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs), the local lead agencies that implement the ITP across North Carolina, work with local service providers to help families help their children succeed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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 applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Experience working with children 0 5 and their families, including children with developmental delays. Demonstrated knowledge of young child development. Experience working with and collaborating with families, community organizations, and other agencies. Management Prefers candidate with the following Knowledge of coaching interaction styles and adult learning principles. Experience working with infants, toddlers and their families using research-informed and/or evidence-based practices for the provision of early intervention services. Experience developing treatment and/or outcomes-based plans, setting goals, planning, writing and measuring outcomes for children and their families Good written and oral communication skills Attention to detail and the ability to manage time independently Fluency in a second language. Physical Requirements Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA's defined catchment area. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 OR Bachelor s degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information 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. Division 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: Due 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 For permanent appointments: State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. To find out about these, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. 01 How many years of experience do you have working with children Birth5 and their families, including children with developmental delays? All related experience must be reflected on application. None Less than 2 years 2 -3 years 3 years or greater 02 What is your level of experience in child development? All related experience must be reflected on application. None Beginner Intermediate Advanced 03 Have you worked collaboratively with families, community organizations and/or other partners? All related experience must be reflected on application. Yes No 04 Have you worked in positions where independent time management was required? All related experience must be reflected on application. Yes No 05 To be considered for this position, you must clearly show within the body of the application how you meet the state mandated minimum education and experience requirements for this vacancy. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. G.S. 126 -30 speaks to fraudulent disclosures given to meet position qualifications. Have you provided the correct information for our screening process? Yes No 06 DHHS 18 - Sourcing Category Question: Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity? 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