The Family Service Coordination services are carried out by a designated individual to assist and enable the families of children from birth to 3, to access, and if determined eligible, receive early intervention services. The Family Service Coordinator helps to develop the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP); assists the family in receiving all services identified; coordinates those services; ensures that they are delivered in a timely manner and seeks additional services and or supports that may help the child or family. These services will be conducted within a variety of environments in home and community settings.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Licensure: A bachelor’s degree in social work; counseling; psychology, nursing; special education; early childhood education or closely related field.

Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in another field can substitute two (2) years of direct experience in serving individuals with disabilities and/or families.

General Requirements:

• FSC’s are required to attend service coordination training modules Part I and II. Family Service Coordinators must complete all modules within one year of the date of hire.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
• Proficient organizational and record keeping skills.
• Effective oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
• Ability to train clients, family members and professionals.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The FSC will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA policies and procedures. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Assisting and enabling the families of children to access and receive early intervention services.
2. Explaining to families the early intervention process, parent rights and safeguards
3. Explaining to families, as appropriate, the ABA process, parent rights and safeguards?
4. Gather information from the family regarding their concerns, priorities, and resources.
5. Coordinating the evaluation and assessment activities
6. Facilitating the determination of the child’s eligibility
7. Connecting the family with resources and supports.
8. Coordinating with medical and health providers
9. Helping families plan and prepare for their IFSP.
10. Organizing and facilitating Transdisciplinary Team Approach meetings (TTA’s) and IFSP’s
11. Arranging and coordinating all services listed on the IFSP.
12. Monitoring the delivery of services
13. Facilitating periodic reviews of the IFSP and ensuring that a transition plan is developed at the appropriate time and transition conferences are held at appropriate timeframe.
14. Providing families with the information and support to enhance their child’s development in all areas which include cognitive, communication, physical/motor, social or emotional and adaptive development
15. Supporting individuals in making choices about their daily lives and finding overall purpose and direction as requested
16. Completing the Public and Private Insurance form with each family as applicable at least annually to determine if the child is or may be eligible for Medicaid or if they are covered under a private insurance plan
17. Meeting with the family once a month at a minimum through a face to face visit
18. Managing and coordinating the transition process beginning with the transition plan and finalized at the transition conference
19. Attending and facilitating monthly TTA meetings
20. Ensuring that initial visit is face-to-face and at least one face-to-face each month
21. Other duties as assigned.