Early Intervention Service Coordinator -with Hybrid Telework - CFC

Description

Child and Family Connection #15 , a program of Service, Inc. of Illinois, invites you to apply for our open Early Intervention Service Coordinator position supporting families to help their children under age 3 to meet developmental milestones.

This position offers flexible Telework options and supports work-life balance with a generous PTO benefit program and a starting salary range of $40,000.00 to $52,000.00 annually (based on prior related work experience).

We are seeking a high energy, organized, compassionate person to join our agency team of nearly 200 professionals.

As a non-for-profit organization, Child & Family Connection employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs.

Qualified candidates must reside within a reasonable commute distance from our Joliet or Kankakee office and your home location to meet caseload visiting needs. 

What makes Child & Family Connections such a great place to work:

• Opportunity to collaborate with professionals in the early intervention and early childhood field.
• Monday through Friday schedule
• No on-call requirement and No weekend work schedule
• Continued Telework opportunities (with in-community visits with caseload as needed)
• Potential to earn a fiscal year-end performance-based bonus annually on June 30
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy of 32 paid days off annually: includes 20 days PTO, 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year   
• Provide customized one-on-one training program, mentorship, and support to all new staff
• Enjoy a career with opportunities for internal promotions – no advance degree required; all internal promotions from entry level to executive level are based on job knowledge and performance

We offer great employee benefits:

• Starting salary range of $40,000.00 to $52,000.00 annually (based on prior related work experience)
• 401K Plan with 100% immediate vesting and generous company match
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability plans provided by agency at no cost to the employee
• Variety of excellent and affordable health, dental and vision insurance plans, and options to choose from
• Paid semi-monthly
• Monthly mileage reimbursement

As a Service Coordinator (SC) in our Early Intervention Program, your Essential Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide families with information about the EI Services System, including information regarding choices and options of available services and supports to meet the child’s needs
• Work collaboratively as a team with the family and service providers to support children enrolled in the EI Program.
• Coordinate and ensure completion of initial and annual evaluations and assessments
• Facilitate and participate in developing the Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP) to support the child and assist the family in monitoring IFSP implementation and progress
• Provide ongoing advocacy support to ensure that appropriate EI services are being provided by communicating monthly with the family, using a variety of mechanisms, including face-to face visits
• Maintain accurate documentation in the form of case notes
• Facilitate the development of a transition plan to preschool, school, or if appropriate, to other services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field (Required)
• Birth to age 5 Case Management experience (Preferred)
• Minimum one-year experience working with IDD and/or disabled population (Preferred)
• Early Intervention Credentialed (Preferred)
• Early Intervention Credential (Completion Required within 3 months of hire date)
• Valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and reliable transportation (Required)
• Ability to meet Essential Job Functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) (Required)
• Bilingual encouraged to apply

Please submit Resume and Cover Letter for consideration.