Social Worker-Service Coordinator

Bright Beginnings provides services in Cuyahoga County and across the State of Ohio that support families in helping their children grow, learn, and develop to their fullest potential.  Last year  Bright Beginnings served over 60,000 Ohio families! 

Core values include:  

• Supporting families.


• Promoting early action.


• Respecting and valuing equity.


• Working collaboratively and building capacity.


• Using evidence-based strategies and measuring results.


• Ethics, integrity, and professionalism.  

Interested applicants may learn more about Bright Beginnings at:  https://www.escneo.org/BrightBeginnings.aspxeginnings

The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (ESCNEO) is Bright Beginnings' fiscal agent and contracts with all Bright Beginnings staff.  Staff are key to meeting Bright Beginnings' mission and are provided market-competitive salaries based on experience and excellent benefits that exceed industry averages. Benefits details are located at (https://www.escneo.org/Benefits1.aspx) and include:  

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision); 


• Paid time off for vacation and a generous holiday schedule; 


• School Employee Retirement System (https://www.ohsers.org/); 


• Life insurance; 


• Access to a comprehensive employee assistance program.

The ESCNEO with Bright Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and endeavors to provide the highest quality service through employing professionals selected for their competence and expertise.  No one will be discriminated against on the basis of color, age, origin, race, gender, religion, marital status, military service, or disability.  

Summary

The Social Worker- Service Coordinator assists, enables, and supports an infant or toddler with a disability and the child’s family to receive the services and rights under federal law. This includes conducting family assessments, coordinating and participating in developmental evaluations, overseeing and providing services on the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan, and coordinating transition activities. Evaluates child’s living conditions, conducts social or emotional developmental assessments, works with problems in the living situation, and identifies and coordinates community resources and services that affect utilization of early intervention services. Provides appropriate skill-building with the infant or toddler and the parent. 

Experience Requirements (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities)

Requires:

1.      Minimum level of one year of related work experience working with community resources, local education agencies, and conducting home visits / working with families and children.

2.      Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., word processing software), email applications, and internet usage.

3.     Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records.

4.     Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.

5.     High degree of initiative and independent judgment.

6.     Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.

7.      Ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail and good follow-up skills.  Must be self-motivated, proactive, and solution-focused.

8.     Ability to establish and maintain a comprehensive record-keeping system and office procedures.

9.     Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.

10.   Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with the public, staff, and patrons. 

11.    Ability to work independently with general direction.

12.   Experience with Early Track, Brittco, and Adobe Acrobat Pro preferred.

Education/License Requirements

Appropriate degree in social work or related field (bachelor's, master's or doctoral).

Valid Ohio Driver’s License and appropriate insurance coverage.

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required.

Must meet the requirements to become a credentialed Early Intervention Service Coordinator.