CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC·Arnold, Missouri
The Early Intervention Service Coordinator facilitates the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) process and provides ongoing service coordination for families of infants and toddlers. They are responsible for maintaining accurate electronic and paper records while ensuring compliance with state contract requirements.
The Early Intervention Service Coordinator supports the System Point of Enter (SPOE) team by performing professional service coordination to families of infants and toddlers within the family’s home, in a manner that reflects CHS’s mission, vision, and values, while ensuring compliance with all State contract requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports the First Steps SPOE Service areas by providing intake and on-going service coordination to families and children, serving as the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) team leader and facilitator of the IFSP process (from intake, eligibility, to IFSP planning), collecting the family’s insurance, income, and household information to determine the family’s participation fee and monitor the Family Cost Participation Aging list,
Demonstrates respect by taking in consideration the capabilities, backgrounds and cultural differences of families, children, co-workers, and the public consistent with trauma informed practices.
Promotes the family capacity model of service delivery by monitoring the delivery of services to ensure that services are provided timely and in accordance with the IFSP and assisting families with referrals to available community resources in the coverage area for identified needs, up through the facilitation of a transition plan for children exiting First Steps.
Participates in activities such as child find, public awareness, recruitment activities, and including active engagement as an Early Intervention Team (EIT) member. This includes, but is not limited to, explaining EIT to families, scheduling and facilitating EIT meetings, maintaining meeting agendas, and documenting meeting attendance and minutes in WebSPOE.
Works independently from a home office with minimal supervision by maintaining accurate, complete, and timely electronic and paper file records, as mandated by the DESE First Steps contract. This includes but is not limited to travel to and from family homes in assigned service area, meeting timelines for finalizing meetings, holding IFSP meetings, timely entry of case notes, timely submission of paper files to the SPOE office, and reports as requested by the Early Intervention Director.
Creates team unity by fulfilling and carrying out other duties as assigned by the Early Intervention Director that support the SPOE contract requirements and timelines.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Education, along with at least one year of documented experience working with families and young children. A valid driver's license and proof of personal vehicle insurance are also required.
Market context
In Missouri, Early Intervention Service Coordinator roles are typically driven by demand for professionals who can help families navigate services for infants and toddlers with developmental needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a related bachelor’s degree, experience with young children and families, and reliable transportation, since field coordination is part of the work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your driving, insurance, and family-support experience match the posting before applying.
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