What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Intervention Service Coordinator position at Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey?
Overview
For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we’ve grown to become an organization of 2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in health care, and an award-winning organization. For the last three years, we’ve been a certified Best Place to Work ®, we’ve been recognized by Fortune Magazine as a top provider for aging services, and many of our leaders have been awarded with distinction for their contributions to health care.
As a VNAHG employee, you’ll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals
Position Summary:
Early Intervention Service Coordinator will be responsible for providing assessment of child and family needs through observation, interview and analysis of records for the Children & Family Health Institute.
Responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities:
- Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
- Conducts child/family interviews to identify needs and refers families to appropriate agencies
- Submits data and reports as necessary to meet reporting requirements of the grant
- Participates in child case finding activities to identify gaps in service delivery
- Integrates new trends and developments in case management and service coordination
- Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
- Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance.
- Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position
Qualifications
Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in health related discipline; RN or BSN; MSW preferred; or NJ certified teacher with Special Education certification
- 2 years experience working with children (birth to 5 years) and families; prior home visit and case management experience preferred
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Valid NJ driver's license
Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working outdoors and indoors with client/customer contact
EEOC
VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
