EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Early Intervention Service Coordinator provides in-home or center-based consultation services and is responsible for utilizing a variety of formalized assessment tools for the child and/or other family members. The Service Coordinator coordinates with other disciplines and agencies to ensure a comprehensive assessment; reviews family resources, relationships, and attitudes, and makes independent clinical judgments regarding appropriate services to be provided to the client and family. - Conducts intake interview with family and completes required documentation. - Offers provider options for families to select a provider to evaluate and serve their child and family. - Participates in the Individualized Family Service Plan meetings to determine child eligibility and functional outcomes. - Manages and monitors financial and medical services, including insurance coordination, for enrolled children as determined by the IFSP. - Informs families of rights and the availability of community resources such as housing, transportation, and meaningful activities. - Informs families of information regarding State programs such as KidCare. - Issues accurate and timely authorizations to Early Intervention providers for all services. - Maintains caseload list with regular client communication and completes all Early Intervention reporting requirements within the Cornerstone system. - Attends Case Review meetings with the Medical Consultant and the Social Emotional Consultant to increase education of developmental delays, disabilities, and needs of clients. - Initiates transition from Early Intervention to school services as required by DHS, Bureau of Early Intervention. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Behavioral Science, or a health-related field. - Must live within Champaign County, Illinois. - Official Transcripts from college/university. - Eligible for Early Intervention Service Coordination Credential. - Proven successful experience working with children and families preferred. Requirements - Maintain confidential information to safeguard clients and families. - Responsible for keeping resources and client files in order. Physical Requirements - Must have visual ability sufficient to read and complete written correspondence, reports, etc., and computer screen information. - Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel. - Regular standing, walking, sitting, and reaching. - Occasionally lift and/or carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds. - Ability to drive personal vehicle to meetings and service sites. Work Environment - Primarily operates in office and home environments with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature. - Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Benefits - Hourly rate of $20.00. - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO). - Vacation, Sick, and Personal time. - Paid Holidays. - Comprehensive Group Health Insurance. - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. - Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care. - Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage. - Life Insurance: Both Employer Paid and Employee Paid options available. - 401(K) with employer match. - Easterseals qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.