NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC·Boston, Massachusetts
The Early Childhood Educator/Service Coordinator provides screening, assessment, and direct developmental support to children and families within a multi-disciplinary team. They are responsible for developing and executing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and coordinating care with medical and community providers.
North Suffolk is looking for a Clinical Social Worker/ Service Coordinators to join our Early Intervention (EI) Team! Harbor Area Early Childhood Services is a passionate team devoted to supporting children from birth to three years through a strength-based and family-centered approach. Over 30% of our Harbor Area Early Intervention staff are residents of the communities we serve, and have been working on our EI team for over 10 years!. Early Intervention Services are provided to infants and toddlers presenting with developmental delay or are at risk for developmental delays due to environmental, medical and/or biological factors.
As a Clinical Social Worker Service Coordinator you will be part of a professional multi-disciplinary team that uses developmental and expressive therapy, along with trauma informed intervention strategies, to provide services in clients’ home, program, or other community settings.
Additional differentials available for needed language skills and specialized certifications.
Provide EI screening/intake, evaluation, and assessment.
Provide direct child developmental and family support / case management.
Participate in the development of IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) and in the ongoing execution, review and evaluation of the plan.
Collaborate with client families and the EI team in identifying concerns, priorities and resources.
Provide education, advocacy, and support on child & parenting issues and community resources to client families.
Refer for discrete/specialized child therapies and refer to other case management and counseling services when appropriate.
Coordinate intervention services with medical, state, and health providers.
Assist in developing a transition plan for child and family clients.
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), required.
LCSW eligible.
Experience:
Experience in Infancy/Early Childhood and Special Education preferred.
Minimum 300 hours of work experience with children under the age of five.
Skills:
Either be or become Early Intervention certified with (Department of Public Health) DPH.
Meet DPH's EI requirements.
Driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle needed in order to provide off-site services.
Spanish bilingual a plus (please indicate language skills in application).
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and be LCSW eligible. A minimum of 300 hours of work experience with children under five and the ability to obtain Department of Public Health (DPH) Early Intervention certification are required.
Market context
In Massachusetts, Clinical Social Worker roles in Early Intervention are typically tied to steady demand for services supporting infants, toddlers, and families. Competition can be strong because employers often look for an MSW, LCSW eligibility, 300 hours of experience with children under five, and the ability to obtain DPH Early Intervention certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your child-focused experience and certification readiness before applying.
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