Referral Coordinator​/EIS

Salary
: $22.48 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift
: M-Th 7:30am - 5:30pm; F7:30 - 11:30am; as needed;
Assigned work hours may change as the needs of theagency and clients change

Driving required
: Y

Settings
: office, field

The Referral Coordinator/ Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) processes all referrals made to the ECI program and individual referrals made to ECI Therapists. This position ensures that all Medicaid, State,Federal and agency policies and procedures are met. The Referral Coordinator provides specialized skills training to families with children under 3 years of age with developmental delays in the child's natural environment.

This position works independently,under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Education Required: Bachelors degree from accredited college or university in a field approved by ECI such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Special Education, Child Development, Health, Family Studies, or related field.
** must complete 3 semester hoursof early childhood special education or 40 clock hours of continuing education in early childhood development or early childhood special education prior tohire.

Experience

Required:

At least 1 year experience in Early Childhood Development or related field or experience with young children with developmental delays preferred.

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable toPermia
  
  Care's insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
• EIS position requires completion of competency demonstration as mandated by ECI. Must become a fully certified EIS within 1 year.

• Receive, track and enter all ECI Referrals into the data systems within a timely manner.
• Track therapy referrals and ensureall are processed in a timely manner.
• schedule evaluations and confirm appointments.
• Provide specialized skill straining to parents and caregivers in the child's natural environment.
• Conduct Initial Evaluations and develop IFSPs in the absence of an Initial Coordinator.
• Identify the needs of the childand family and provide resources to assist in meeting their needs.
• Meet unit performance measures ortargets.
• Maintain assigned caseload.
• Coordinate appropriate services to designated caseload.
• Enter accurate and appropriate documentation of services within timeframe required.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes.
• Comply with the Abuse, Neglect,and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors,co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectful behavior at all times.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor.
• Open and process mail/email in atimely manner.
• Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests timely and accurately.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform all work functions and interactions using a trauma informed approach.
• Display professionalism when representing…