Description:
20.74 per hour
Monday-Friday during regular business hours
All positions contingent on passing a background
Education Requirements
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Bachelor’s level degree of education; or five years of experience in the field of early childhood or developmental disabilities; or some combination of education and experience appropriate to the requirements of the position.
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Knowledge of typical child development preferred.
The Early Intervention (EI) Program serves children 0-3 years old who are developmentally delayed or disabled and provides developmental therapies and support services to children and their families. The Service Coordinator works to ensure the provision of quality services to assigned children and their families is consistent with program policies and prevailing statutes and regulations.
Education
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Bachelor’s level degree of education; or five years of experience in the field of early childhood or developmental disabilities; or some combination of education and experience appropriate to the requirements of the position.
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Knowledge of typical child development preferred.
Requirements:
1. PROGRAM COORDINATION. Serves as an advocate for assigned children and their families. Assists children and their families in obtaining individual goals and objectives. Coordinates service delivery with providers and other agencies. Works to ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations. Assures families understand the family rights and safeguards.
2. PROGRAM SERVICES. Works as an active team member with family and provider(s) developing IFSP’S for assigned children. Develops outcomes reflecting individual child and family needs. Monitors provision of services and regularly evaluates progress and service effectiveness. Documents factors affecting child’s progress, investigates and responds to service needs and coordinates conflict resolution.
3. TRANSITION SERVICES. Coordinates transition of children and their families within Developmentally Disabled (DD) system or exit from system. Upon discharge from EI services, make recommendations for ongoing services as appropriate. Assists children and family with discharge/transfers to other providers or services.
4. DOCUMENTATION and BILLING. Assures child’s information has been placed into the proper data systems to allow for timely and effective billing practices. Maintains progress notes and other required documentation.
5. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY. Ensures children and their families are assisted in obtaining devices and adaptations recommended by providers to overcome barriers impeding their progress and development.
6. SAFETY. Assures the safety of clients, families, and staff in work environments.
7. POLICIES/REGULATIONS. Maintains knowledge of STRIVE policies, regulatory requirements and licensing standards and assists in assuring program compliance.
8. INSERVICE. Participates in the development of in-service training modules and facilitates training as needed. Provides training for appropriate community organizations and professionals, as requested.
9. OTHER DUTIES. Performs other duties as assigned.
10. ADDENDUM. A list of assignment specific duties may be included as an addendum to this job description. The addendum may also identify assignment specific job requirements/specifications.
Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge/Licenses:
- Bachelor’s degree with major in Human Services, Social Sciences, Counseling or Psychology from an accredited college or University, or a minimum of five years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities or some level of educations and experience appropriate to meet the requirements of the position. Minimum of one year’s case management experience preferred.
- Knowledge of typical child development preferred.
- Successful completion of assigned CORE Classes.
- Successful completion of Early Intervention Fundamentals Training
- After training must meet EI Colorado Service Coordinator Competencies
- Successful completion of CPR for children
- Satisfactory results from CBI screening and reference checks per guidelines.
- Valid diver’s license, insurable and personal vehicle available for work-related travel.
Work Environment: Job functions are performed in an office, client residences and community agencies. Driving is required on a regular or frequent basis.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, transfer or carry 25 lbs. to 40 lbs. infrequently.
- Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, squat and crawl frequently.
- Ability to work with hands and manipulate fingers.
- Ability to respond to emergencies, as needed.
- Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to, telephone, computer, fax and copy machine.
- Ability to visit child’s residences and other community locations.
Job will close 9/15/2026
