Early Intervention Positions
In this section you will find information about positions only available within the Early Intervention Program
Service Coordinators
The Early Intervention Service Coordinators help the families of children with developmental delay navigate all aspects of the Early Intervention system by:
- Coordinating all services available to children across agencies
- Providing information on available services, resources and options
- Assisting in the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP )
The Initial Service Coordinator is assigned by the early intervention official to assure that all new and eligible children with disabilities and their families get the services they need by:
- Informing them of their rights and services under the Early Intervention Program, assuring that all materials are communicated in their primarily language and that their confidentiality is maintained.
- Finding out if the families are receiving other services from private or public agencies and if so, arranging for collaborative efforts
- Assisting the families in identifying, applying and accessing any benefits programs for which they are eligible
- Helping families select an evaluator and arranging the initial evaluation
- Explaining the Individualized Family Service Plan (ISFP) process thoroughly including meeting participants, purpose, strategies and the option to invite other professionals to be part of the team.
- Giving families the opportunity to select an ongoing service coordinator, who may be different from the initial service coordinator, at the Individualized Family Service Plan meeting or at any other time after the formulation of the Individualized Family Service Plan
- Informing them that services can be delivered in a range of settings such as approved early childhood programs, the child's home or other natural environments.
The Ongoing Service Coordinator makes sure that children with disabilities and their families receive the services stipulated in the ISFP by:
- Coordinating evaluations and assessments
- Facilitating and participating in the development, review and evaluation of Individualized Family Service Plans
- Assisting families in identifying available service providers
- Coordinating and monitoring the delivery of services
- Informing families of the availability of advocacy services
- Coordinating with medical and health care providers, including referrals to appropriate primary health care providers as needed
- Facilitating the development of a transition plan to preschool services if appropriate or to other available supports and services.
Bachelor's Degree in a Health or Human Service Field AND Demonstrated Knowledge and Understanding in the Following Areas:
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Ongoing Training/Professional Development
All Early Intervention Service Coordinators must participate in a introductory training session sponsored or approved by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene during the first 3 months of employment and be part of similar sessions three times a year.
NOTE:
Individual Early Intervention Service Coordinators must be approved by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to deliver services. Service Coordinators that are affiliated with an approved NYS Early Intervention Agency shall request approval from such agency or from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Approval is based in the fulfillment of various DOHMH requirements including:
- Qualifications, licensure or certification as well adequate capacity, character and competence to deliver services
- Completion of an approved Medicaid provider agreement
- Adherence to applicable federal and state laws and regulations;
- Capacity to deliver services on a twelve-month basis and flexibility in the hours of service delivery, including weekend and evening hours;
- Agreement to attend in-service training programs pursuant to a plan developed by the Department of Health;
- Compliance with the Early Intervention confidentiality requirements