Case Manager, Early Intervention- Charlottesville (Full-Time

The first three years last a life time. Full time position with the Infant and Toddler Connection of the Blue Ridge, serving Charlottesville and the surrounding counties. Join a fast paced baby’s team and coordinate special education supports and services to infants and toddlers (birth to
3).

Position requires knowledge of infant/child development; effective working relationships with parents, schools, therapists & other professionals. Organizational skills, attention to detail & timelines a must. Willingness to travel, meet in homes & other community settings.

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 and change the trajectory of the child and his or her family.

Adapted from:
The American Occupational Therapy Association.

MAJOR DUTIES:
The essential functions of this job are starred below (*) under Major duties.

• Assist parents of infants & toddlers in obtaining access to needed early intervention services and other services listed on the Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).
• Participate in eligibility determination, assessments and the development of the IFSP.
• Ensure compliance with all Part C timelines such as, but not limited to: evaluations/assessments and development of the IFSP within 45-calendar days and initiation of services within 30-calendar days.
• Effectively share assessment results with parents and other professionals & individuals.
• Assist in assessment and planning for children who receive service coordination only.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and monitor the delivery of services required in the IFSP to ensure that the services are provided in a timely manner and meet all compliance indicators and regulations.
• Facilitate team assessment process to include tools such as SETT Framework to determine assistive technology needs. Coordinate with family, outside providers and vendors for assistive technology needs.
• Coordinate the provision of other family support services such as, but not limited to educational, social, health/medical, housing, respite, and/or parenting resources.
• 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 the child and caregiver and change the trajectory of the child and his or her family.
• Address a family’s capacity by understanding the family’s energy level for accomplishing everyday tasks and then supporting all caregivers to help a child adapt and cope with everyday life. Help parents/caregivers clarify feelings and reactions and identify which strategies have helped in the past.
• Build the family’s capacity to care for and enjoy their child by engaging the parents or other caregivers in a process of mutual reflection. Assist parents/caregivers to recognize the power and potential of activities and daily routines to enhance their child’s knowledge and skill development.
• Promote the child’s growth and development; and participation in family and community life by providing resources and assistance in making use of resources.
• Empower families to be advocates. Support parent/caregivers in being advocates for their child by helping parents/caregivers feel confident and comfortable in understanding and enjoying their child and planning for their child and family’s future.
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