Description

The Early Intervention (EI) Program serves children 0-3 years old who are developmentally delayed or disabled and provides developmental programs and support services to children and their families. The Case Manager works to assure provision of quality services to assigned children and their families are consistent with program policies and prevailing statutes and regulations.

Requirements

1. PROGRAM COORDINATION. Serves as an advocate for assigned children and their families. Assists children and their families in attaining individual goals and objectives. Coordinates service delivery with providers and other agencies. Works to ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations. Assures families understands the family rights and safeguards.

2. PROGRAM SERVICES. Works as an active team member with family and provider(s) developing IFSP’S for assigned children. Develops outcomes reflecting individual child and family needs. Monitors provision of services and regularly evaluates progress and service effectiveness. Documents factors affecting child’s progress, investigates and responds to service needs and coordinates conflict resolution.

3. PLACEMENT SERVICES. Coordinates movement of children and their families within Developmentally Disabled (DD) system or exit from system. Upon discharge from EI services, makes referrals for ongoing services as appropriate. Assists child and family with discharge/transfers to other providers or services. 

4. BILLING. Assures child’s information has been placed into the proper data systems to allow for timely and effective billing practices. Completes daily documentation of log notes to adequately bill for TCM’S (Medicaid billing).

5. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY. Assures children and their families are assisted in obtaining devices and adaptations to overcome barriers impeding their progress and development. 

6. REFERRAL SERVICES. Provides information to families regarding additional service/support options available in the community. Assists child and family with transition from EI to Preschool or other appropriate services as needed. 

7. RECORDS. Maintains progress notes and other required documentation. Provides information on client progress to families on a regular basis, at a minimum at the six month and annual developmental review. Provides written reports to program team prior to IFSP meetings. 

8. SAFETY. Assures the safety of clients, families, and staff in work environments. 

9. POLICIES/REGULATIONS. Maintains knowledge of MDS policies, regulatory requirements and licensing standards and assists in assuring program compliance.

10. INSERVICE. Participates in the development of in-service training modules and facilitates training as needed. Provides training for appropriate community organizations and professionals, as requested.

11. OTHER DUTIES. Performs other duties as assigned.

12. ADDENDUM. A list of assignment specific duties may be included as an addendum to this job description. The addendum may also identify assignment specific job requirements/specifications.

Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge/Licenses: 

· Bachelor’s degree with major in Human Services, Social Sciences, Counseling or Psychology from an accredited college or University, or a minimum of five years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities or some level of educations and experience appropriate to meet the requirements of the position. Minimum of one-year case experience preferred.

· Knowledge of typical child development preferred

· Successful completion of assigned CORE Classes. 

· Successful completion of Early Intervention Fundamentals Training

· After training must meet EI Colorado Service Coordinator Competencies 

· Successful completion of CPR for children

· Satisfactory results from CBI screening and reference checks per guidelines.

· Valid diver’s license, insurable and personal vehicle available for work-related travel.

Work Environment: 

Job functions are performed in an office or classroom environment and at client residences and community agencies. Driving is required on a regular or frequent basis.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to lift, transfer or carry 25 lbs. to 40 lbs. infrequently.

· Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, squat and crawl frequently.

· Ability to work with hands and manipulate fingers.

· Ability to respond to emergencies, as needed.

· Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to, telephone, computer, fax and copy machine.

· Ability to visit child’s residences and other community locations.