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).
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Conducts assessments and evaluations to determine Part C eligibility using system approved procedures and tools.
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Monitors the implementation and delivery of program activities ensuring that all assigned children receive services as indicated on IFSP .
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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.
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Participates in state provided appraiser reviews with representatives of the state department of rehabilitation services.
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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.
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Collaborates with educational, medical and rehabilitation staff for optimal case coordination and service delivery and to obtain optimal results of early intervention services.
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Actively participates in the Early Intervention Council.
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Conducts evaluations and assessments and writes summaries of developmental results.
- Implements recommendations from multidisciplinary team members into developmentally appropriate treatment activities.
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Assists in development of appropriate goals and benchmarks for each eligible child based on current performance and profile results.
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Plans appropriate developmental activities to target goals identified on childs IFSP.
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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.
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Maintains timely and accurate documentation of session visits and other parent contacts for maximum program accountability.
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Facilitate efficient bi-monthly staff meetings with early intervention team members.
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Responsible for putting all required documentation in state agency database and Goodwills database within set timeframe.
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Observes all safety procedures and personnel policies.
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Regular attendance, as outlined in Goodwills policy, is required.
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Other duties as assigned.
Skills, knowledge and abilities: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job).
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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.
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Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
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Must be able to take initiative, make decisions and work well with little supervision.
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Must be able to keep information confidential.
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Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
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Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among employees and trainees, while motivating them to their best performance.
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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.
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Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
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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.
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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.
Experience and Education Requirements:
- 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.
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Supervisory experience a plus.
- Strong computer skills, including word processing, required.
- Case Management Experience Preferred.
Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists, repetitively while using computer keyboard.
Critical Performance Factors:
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Identification of Services Needed
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Quality of Services Provided
Working Conditions:
Adequately lighted and ventilated building. Frequent travel throughout the Gulf Coast area.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Employee Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan + 5% employer matching
Employer paid Long-term Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Insurances available
