What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Coordinator Special Instructor position at Goodwill Gulf Coast?
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McMaken - Mobile, AL Full Time 4 Year Degree $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Shifts/Days Can Vary
Description
GOODWILL GULF COAST
Job Description
Title: Service Coordinator / Special Instructor (conditional) Date Written: 8/2022
Department: Children and Family Services Supervised by: EI Program Coordinator
Supervises: N/A Status: Non-Exempt/Full-Time
Mission Contribution
Strengthens families by identifying and/or providing services to children ages 0-3 with disabilities and their families.
Function
To provide services and referral information to families with children ages 0-3 years with disabilities.
Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation).
Adequately lighted and ventilated building. Frequent travel throughout the Gulf Coast area.
McMaken - Mobile, AL Full Time 4 Year Degree $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Shifts/Days Can Vary
Description
GOODWILL GULF COAST
Job Description
Title: Service Coordinator / Special Instructor (conditional) Date Written: 8/2022
Department: Children and Family Services Supervised by: EI Program Coordinator
Supervises: N/A Status: Non-Exempt/Full-Time
Mission Contribution
Strengthens families by identifying and/or providing services to children ages 0-3 with disabilities and their families.
Function
To provide services and referral information to families with children ages 0-3 years with disabilities.
Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation).
- Conducts assessments and evaluations to determine Part C eligibility using system approved procedures and tools.
- Monitors the implementation and delivery of program activities ensuring that all assigned children receive services as indicated on IFSP .
- Maintains current records and ensures program compliance with State Department of Rehabilitation Services.
- Provides and maintains proper, updated and accurate documentation on each child concerning contact with parents, other professionals and service providers.
- Participates in state provided appraiser reviews with representatives of the state department of rehabilitation services.
- Schedules and facilitates each childs individual family service plan meetings within the timeframe dictated by state guidelines.
- Conducts initial intake interviews and helps identify family strengths and needs.
- Collaborates with educational, medical and rehabilitation staff for optimal case coordination and service delivery and to obtain optimal results of early intervention services.
- Actively participates in the Early Intervention Council.
- Conducts evaluations and assessments and writes summaries of developmental results.
- Implements recommendations from multidisciplinary team members into developmentally appropriate treatment activities.
- Assists in development of appropriate goals and benchmarks for each eligible child based on current performance and profile results.
- Plans appropriate developmental activities to target goals identified on childs IFSP.
- Provides individualized special instruction services within the childs natural environment as outlined on the IFSP, if assigned.
- Provides parent consultation, education and training to support the familys efforts in facilitating childs developmental progress.
- Maintains timely and accurate documentation of session visits and other parent contacts for maximum program accountability.
- Facilitate efficient bi-monthly staff meetings with early intervention team members.
- Responsible for putting all required documentation in state agency database and Goodwills database within set timeframe.
- Observes all safety procedures and personnel policies.
- Regular attendance, as outlined in Goodwills policy, is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
- Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
- Ability to use general office equipment including computer keyboard by touch.
- Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
- Must be able to take initiative, make decisions and work well with little supervision.
- Must be able to keep information confidential.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
- Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among employees and trainees, while motivating them to their best performance.
- Must be able to make schedules and work with generally little supervision.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, occasionally including nights and weekends.
- Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
- Must obtain and retain First Aid/CPR/AED certification and respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency at the worksite according to Goodwill Safety Policies & Procedures.
- Must have a valid drivers license for at least 3 years, liability automobile insurance and be insurable through the agencys insurance carrier.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Bachelors degree in early childhood/special education or related field required.
- Two years of closely related experience in social work or human services required.
- Minimum two years experience working with young children.
- Supervisory experience a plus.
- Strong computer skills, including word processing, required.
- Case Management Experience Preferred.
- Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists, repetitively while using computer keyboard.
- Identification of Services Needed
- Quality of Services Provided
Adequately lighted and ventilated building. Frequent travel throughout the Gulf Coast area.
Salary : $19 - $24