Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Job Title: Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Location: 1100 South Cameron Street, Harrisburg PA, 17104

Company: Pathways Forward - Early Intervention Unit 

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (flexible schedule possible based on needs)

About Us:

At Pathways Forward, our mission is to plan with and support adults and children with mental disabilities, and their families when appropriate, to live full and inclusive lives within their communities. This will be achieved by providing support to access resources, both within the community and within the public systems for Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disability programs and Early Intervention services. 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Early Intervention Service Coordinator to join our team. In this crucial role, you will provide early intervention service coordination for infants, toddlers, and their families/caregivers, ensuring they access and benefit from the necessary services and supports. You will act as a key liaison between families and service providers, facilitating the delivery of services in accordance with the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service Coordination: Oversee initial and ongoing evaluations and assessments; facilitate, develop, and review IFSPs; ensure timely delivery and coordination of early intervention services.
• Family Support: Assist families in understanding their rights, making informed choices, and accessing both early intervention and community services.
• Communication: Facilitate effective communication between families and service providers; advocate for families and children as needed.
• Monitoring & Tracking: Maintain accurate records, track “at-risk” infants and toddlers, and ensure compliance with procedural safeguards.
• Transition Planning: Develop and implement transition plans for children moving to Part B or other services upon reaching age three.
• Emergency Response: Assess and respond to emergency situations, ensuring the health and safety of the child.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in early intervention, early childhood special education, child development, special education, family counseling, social welfare, psychology, or a related field with at least 12 college credits in relevant areas; or an Associate's degree with 60 college credits and three years of relevant experience.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience working with children, families, or individuals with disabilities; prior experience in Early Intervention services and familiarity with PELICAN-HCSIS is preferred.
• Clearances: Must have Act 33, Act 34, and FBI criminal clearances.
• License: Valid PA driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, service providers, and agency staff.
• Experience in coordinating early intervention services and managing complex cases.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Make a significant difference in the lives of children and families.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team dedicated to professional growth and excellence.
• Flexibility: Potential for a flexible schedule to accommodate family-centered needs.
• Generous Paid Time Off:  Includes 10 paid holidays, 4 personal days, vacation and sick leave time that increases based on years of services. All employees following successful completion of probation get a paid day off for their birthday!
• Salary and benefit package: Our package includes medical, prescription, dental, retirement plan, life insurance and short-term disability insurance. We offer starting salary incentives for relevant master’s degrees and Bilingual/ASL.   
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Our employees qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Pathways Forward is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions, including all hiring decisions, are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, pregnancy, non-job related disability, veteran status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate as compared to a high school diploma or any other trait protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  We strive to hire the hardest working and most qualified individuals.