Service Coordinator - Full Time - Day - Mountainside, NJ
RWJBarnabas Health
- Mountainside, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Establishes working relationship with children who are developmentally delayed and their families.
- Coordinates the scheduling of assessments in accordance with guidelines established by Early Intervention/DOH.
- Assessment of children's service needs in the following areas: social|emotional. developmental, familial medical, cultural, economic, educational, etc.
- Development and review of the Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) for all eligible Part C children. Ensures all appropriate notification is provided.
- Facilitates the coordination of services for Part C eligible children|families through linkage to service providers and EI programs.
- Promoting and facilitating communication among service providers working with the child|family. Advocating for appropriate services.
- Supportive counseling and crisis intervention for Part C eligible children|families.
- Assist families with transition planning to preschool, special education or other services considered appropriate at age three.
- Ability to manage electronic files including data entry into EIMS/DOH database.
- Facilitate functioning of the Part C Unit in the absence of the Unit Coordinator. Participates in the development, evaluation and revision of the Unit�s policies and procedures.
- One or more of the following acceptable:
- BA Psychology OR Teacher of the Handicapped OR Social Worker OR BSN.
- Master's degree in social work (LSW) from an accredited program and one year experience in public health or with children who are chronically ill or disabled.
- A NJ licensed nurse with a bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW).
- As dictated by profession (i.e. if Teacher of the Handicapped, then appropriate Certification required).
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW Certification).
- Typical office environment, may travel by car throughout work day to attend meetings and conduct home visits.
- Ability to work remotely.