Early Intervention Service Coordinator; Johnston County); Temporary

Early Intervention Service Coordinator (S)

This temporary position is located in Smithfield, NC - Johnston County. The position is assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services and is located at 1329 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC 27577. It includes working with families and providers to develop Functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), coordinating multidisciplinary teams, conducting home visits, facilitating services and transition planning, and participating in the authorization and monitoring of early intervention services.

• Work with families and providers to develop Functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Coordinate and facilitate multidisciplinary teams to determine families’ needs for support and services.
• Conduct home visits and coordinate and facilitate services and transition planning.
• Participate in the authorization and monitoring of early intervention services.

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Education, Psychology from an accredited institution and two years of professional experience working with the population served; or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Thorough knowledge of early childhood developmental disabilities and infant mental health, including assessments and development of comprehensive treatment plans.
• Skill in developing and writing individualized family service plans.
• Ability to evaluate and document child progress and adjust the plan as needed.
• Ability to coordinate and instruct staff, family members, and care providers in the methods and techniques utilized in developmental disabilities and infant/child mental health and family studies field.
• Ability to establish rapport and relate to clients, families, community agencies, groups, and a variety of service disciplines.
• Ability to manage time independently and develop and use methods of organization to meet timelines, documentation requirements, and procedural safeguards.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.41 (based on education and/or years of relevant work experience). No leave or retirement benefits are offered. Temporary employees working an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and for screening the most qualified applicants.
There are two vacancies for this position:
Job Order 17598 and 17607.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.