What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Intervention Service Coordinator position at DAWN Center for Independent living?
Early Intervention Service Coordinator
DAWN Center for Independent Living (DAWNcil) is a grassroots consumer-driven and
consumer-controlled nonprofit organization promoting self-direction in order to create, expand,
and implement equal-access opportunities for people with disabilities. DAWNcil seeks a highly
motivated, enthusiastic, outgoing self-starter to work within that mission in a supportive team
environment to provide care management and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities
residing in Northern NJ.
Job Description:
DAWN Center for Independent Living seeks a passionate and self-driven team member to
coordinate services and provide care management to families enrolled in New Jersey’s Early
Intervention System (NJEIS). Successful candidate must be able to multitask and quickly
transition between job responsibilities and be flexible to unanticipated changes. Job requires
travel within Morris/Sussex Counties and candidates must have a dependable means of
transportation. Salary is commensurate with experience.
The mission of NJEIS is to enhance the capacity of families to meet the developmental and
health-related needs of children, birth through age three, who have delays or disabilities. The
Service Coordinator works with the family and the team of EI practitioners to create an
Individualized Family Service Plan, set goals for the child, assign designated services, and
monitor the progress of the child.
Qualified Candidates:
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in a social services field (social work, psychology, etc.);
· At least 1 year of documented professional work experience with children and families (post
degree);
· Working knowledge of developmental disabilities and/or knowledge of infant and early
childhood development;
· Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other EI team members,
children who have developmental delays and their families, and the general public;
· Ability to efficiently facilitate team meetings with families and other professionals;
· Ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities and complete assigned duties with
minimal supervision;
· Possess strong and effective spoken and written communication skills and be able to express
self with a professional demeanor and presentation;
· Ability to maintain compliance with NJEIS policy and procedures, and adherence to established
deadlines and benchmarks;
· Strong team player willing to take direction, initiate business activities and work with
management staff and peers;
· Ability to cope with moderate to high levels of stress;
· Experience using Microsoft office package 2010 and ability to effectively use technology as
part of daily work activities provided by agency.
· Job contingent upon proof of a valid driver license and proof of auto insurance coverage limits
of at least $100,000 / $300,000.
Benefits/Comments:
Work week: Monday to Friday, in person. Professional and career development opportunities
offered, company provided technology for work, energetic and collaborative working
environment, supportive leadership team, and work which is impactful to the community. Salary
is commensurate with experience. Benefits include employer sponsored health benefits, paid
time off, sick days and twelve paid holidays. Employee access to group rates for optional vision,
dental, and life insurance benefits. Access to supplemental benefits through Aflac and available
401k retirement plan through Transamerica with employer match. Employer sponsored long term
disability coverage.
Job contingent upon proof of a valid driver license and proof of auto insurance coverage limits of
at least $100,000 / $300,000.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $57,500.00 annually
DAWN Center for Independent Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Detailed cover letter and resume required for application to be complete. Resumes must be
emailed or faxed to 973-625-1942. No phone calls
Salary : $52,000 - $57,500