Case Manager-Service Coordinator, Early Intervention- Charlottesville

Case Manager

REQ:

The first three years last a life time. Join a fast paced baby’s team and coordinate special education supports and services to infants and toddlers (birth to
3). For any questions related to the position, please contact Karen Taylor (Karen.Taylor) or Meredith Hay (Meredith.Hay).

This is a non‑exempt position which reports to the Program Manager. The Early Intervention Case Manager/Service Coordinator makes initial contact with families; coordinates and facilitates the eligibility determination process; and serves as the single point of contact for families while providing case management services to assist and enable an infant or toddler with a delay or disability and the child’s family to receive the services and rights required under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

The case manager/service coordinator supports a family’s capacity to care for their child and promote his or her development.

Case manager/service coordinators support parents/caregivers by emphasizing the strengths of the family and by identifying strategies to build their capacity for resiliency, which can influence mental health outcomes for both a child and caregiver.

In addition to possessing strong interpersonal skills, the incumbent must have a genuine belief in the rights, dignity, and value of persons with or at risk of disabilities. This position requires knowledge of infant/child development; effective working relationships with parents, schools, therapists & other professionals. Organizational skills, attention to detail & timelines a must. The Infant and Toddler Connection of the Blue Ridge, serves Charlottesville and the surrounding counties‑the incumbent must be willing to travel, meet in homes & other community settings.

• Bachelor’s degree, in early childhood, nursing, education, social work, special education or related human service field, and meet current Virginia Part C requirements is required.

• A minimum of 1‑2 years of experience in human services wither with families or children
• Spanish language proficiency a plus.

• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.
• To perform duties in this position the incumbent must have own car available for use each day and must be in safe working order.

Knowledge of:

• Foundation in child development; typical and atypical development across developmental areas.
• Foundation in infant & toddler social‑emotional development and milestones.
• Understanding and knowledge that early intervention is science driven and evidence‑based.
• Interventions are directed at the outcomes developed collaboratively with the families and IFSP team members.
• Understanding of relationship between a developmental delay in one area and its impact on other areas of development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of early intervention (under Part C of IDEA) best practices by providing relevant services/coaching to child, parents and care givers.
• Knowledge and understanding of family‑centered philosophy, whereby the family defines the priorities of supports and services. It is based on the premises that families know their children best, that optimal developmental outcomes occur within a supportive family and community environment and that each family is unique.

• Services are dynamic and individualized to reflect the child’s and family members’ preferences, learning styles and cultural beliefs.
• Writing of meaningful goals using activities and/or routines within the natural environment.
• Coaching and supporting parents/caregivers to develop confidence and competence.
• Supportive professional relationships with families, and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective meeting/group facilitation and consensus building skills.
• Communicate effectively, professionally and appropriately, orally and in writing.
• Family/child advocacy; linking to and…