Chester County Mental Health/ Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is looking to fill a full-time Service Coordination Unit position to manage referral and developmental activities. Position is responsible for coordinating and scheduling evaluations with the evaluator agencies to ensure evaluations are conducted within the regulatory timelines while maximizing the available evaluation resources. This position will manage evaluation scheduling and assist the program with analyzing capacity... more details
Summary
Chester County Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is looking to fill a full-time Service Coordination Unit position to manage referral and developmental activities. Position is responsible for coordinating and scheduling evaluations with the evaluator agencies to ensure evaluations are conducted within the regulatory timelines while maximizing the available evaluation resources. This position will manage evaluation scheduling and assist the program with analyzing capacity needs of evaluation services.
The Early Intervention Referral Coordinator is a Services Coordination position that is the first point of contact for a family/caregiver to the birth to 3 Early Intervention system. The Referral Coordinator is responsible for providing the child’s caregiver information regarding services provided by the Early Intervention system and to gather information to assist in the assessment of the child and family needs while ensuring that the 45-day timeframe from initial call to MDE/IFSP is met.
Essential Duties
The incumbent in this position is responsible for coordinating and scheduling evaluations with the evaluator agencies to ensure evaluations are conducted within the regulatory timelines while maximizing the available evaluation resources. This position will manage evaluation scheduling and assist the program with analyzing capacity needs of evaluation services. The position provides case management services to children aged birth to 3 years at-risk/with developmental delays. This includes initial screenings, intake interviews, appropriate referrals, plan development and completion of progress notes and consumer contacts. The specific required tasks of each caseload vary based on the business needs of the department as well as the needs of the consumers. Some positions will have a greater emphasis on conducting intake meetings and evaluations, while other positions will primarily support children with active IFSPs or will primarily coordinate transition activities for consumers. All positions will be expected to complete all duties as a Service Coordinator when necessary. A person in this position is expected to demonstrate the system of care practice model, which maximizes all resources around an individual or family. The system of care includes child and adult serving agencies and community partners that join with an individual or family to meet their goals.
Minimum Requirements: The Early Intervention Service Coordinator position comes under the provision of the Child Protective Services Law. If you are a final candidate for this position, you will have to provide reports on your background from such sources as the Pennsylvania State Police, Federal Criminal History, and the PA Child Abuse History Clearance. If your background is unacceptable, you will be disqualified for employment in this position. You will receive information about these requirements and how to obtain the required reports at the time you are being considered for employment.
A bachelor’s degree which includes 12 college credits in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, child development, special education, family counseling, family studies, social welfare, psychology or other comparable social sciences, and 3 years of full-time or full-time-equivalent experience working with or providing counseling to children, families, or individuals with disabilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to establish priorities and carry tasks to completion.
Clarification of Requirements: You may substitute appropriate experience for the required education, except for the 12 college-level credits in specified areas, or appropriate education for the experience. Unrelated experience or education will not be accepted. If you do not have a bachelor’s degree with a major in sociology, social work, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences, you must submit a list of college courses or college transcripts showing the completed 12 college-level credit hours required in these areas. Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
Professional level experience working in Infant Toddler of Preschool Early Intervention
Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field.
Four years of experience in the human services field.
Experience with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
Experience and knowledge in early childhood development.
Proficiency in team facilitation and mediation.
Knowledge of Part C of IDEA and early intervention regulation.
Knowledge of EI Announcements
Knowledge of statewide data systems, such as HCSIS, PELICAN, Data Warehouse
Knowledge of MH/MR Act 66.
Working knowledge of SS/DPW system.
Additional Information
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is give per County policy.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
Basic Word skills
Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar)
Basic Internet skills (for research purposes)
Ability to learn/utilize computer systems for everyday work.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear, taste or smell and travel to and from different locations. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach above shoulder height, and climb stairs. On rare occasions, the employee will need to work with arms above shoulder height, bend at the waist or work bent at the waist, lift, or carry items, or work with an uncommon level of noise. The specific vision requirement for this position is:
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Inclement weather can contribute to hazardous travel conditions.
Attending initial intakes alone and in all types of neighborhoods can potentially place you in an unsafe environment.
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