Immediate Fulltime opening for a 1st Five Coordinator who is self-motivated and passionate about a healthy start for children. Work with area medical providers to implement 1st Five and developmental screening practices within well-visits for children aged zero to five years. Assist with the case management/care coordination of families. Determine appropriate internal/external referrals based on clients assessed need and provide follow up as necessary. Complete accurate documentation of client information and service received.

Excellent communication skills and basic computer knowledge is a must. Knowledge of community resources is helpful. Servicing Audubon, Buena Vista, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie and Sac counties in Iowa. 

Must be a health professional with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, health education, counseling, nursing, sociology, or psychology, OR a graduate of a bachelor's program or higher in social work. Superior benefit packet to include IPERS, ample paid leave, health, dental & vision insurance plan benefits. EOE AD#2624

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES: 

Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

To build relationships with local medical providers and other stake holders to promote healthy mental development, surveillance and screening within our project area. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsive relationship building with medical providers and other stake holders.
2. Understanding of the culture of the medical practice and be comfortable communicating with medical professionals.
3. Must have experience in early childhood.
4. Knowledgeable about child health and development. 
5. Ability to acknowledge and respond to all referrals in a timely manner.
6. Develop efficient procedures for documenting care coordination services.
7. Coordinate medical practice, education needs and training requests.  
8. Flexible schedule to accommodate families and medical practice needs.
9. Develop ongoing and current knowledge of community resources.
10. Develop and maintain procedures and forms for referral process.
11. Develop and present program information in public meetings.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

1. Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
2. Ability to obtain and maintain a driver’s license, automobile, and current valid insurance in order to travel to designation locations.
3. Knowledge of Agency’s policies, practices and procedures.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and various other business and community contacts.
5. Ability to work with confidential information.
6. Ability to work in a team-based environment.
7. Ability to adapt to the organization’s changing needs.
8. Ability to pass a physical examination.
9. Knowledge of child health and development.
10. Ability to communicate effectively with health professionals.
11. Ability to work independently.
12. Ability to be flexible in scheduling to accommodate medical provider and families.
13. Ability to develop and present program information in a group setting or public presentation.
14. Perform other duties or complete other projects as assigned

NOTE:  A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential functions.  All duties and responsibilities listed above are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform each duty or function proficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements for this position include a Registered Nurse or Licensed Social Worker. Experience in early childhood and knowable about child health and development. .

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

This factor measures the surrounding or physical conditions under which a job must be done and the extent to which those conditions make the job disagreeable.  Consider the presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, fuel, dirt, heat fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, wetness, etc.

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable conditions

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.  Furthermore, this document does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.