EI Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of Early Intervention! They provide service coordination for children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program and support to their families and caregivers. Research shows that birth to three is a critical period for working with families to support their competence and confidence as their child’s first and most important teacher. The birth-to-three period offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. EISCs typically have the flexibility of telework and a hybrid workplace. EISC duties include:

• Working with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams to determine families’ needs for supports and services.
• Conducting home visits.
• Coordinating services, such as speech and physical therapy.
• Arranging and monitoring other early intervention services.
• Planning for transition to other services at age three.

Who are we?

• The North Carolina Early Intervention Section is a part of the Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program which provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three, who have developmental delays and/or disabilities.
• Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) are the local agencies that implement the NC ITP across North Carolina, working with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.
• This Early Intervention Service Coordinator position is located at the Rocky Mount Children's Developmental Services Agency (Smithfield satellite office).

Salary Grade: NC07
Recruitment Range: $36,677 – $46,865
Position: 60040246
Exam Plan: 23-01188

About the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW):
This division works to ensure that North Carolina’s children grow up safe, healthy and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities. It brings together complementary programs from the Divisions of Public Health, Mental Health, and Social Services to maximize services and outcomes for children and their families, including nutrition programs (SNAP, WIC and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health and prevention services for children and youth, children’s behavioral health services, and early intervention programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Experience working with children in the age range 0 – 8 and their families, including children with developmental delays.
• Knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.
• Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals.

Management Preferences

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices used in working with young children and families, such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.
• Fluency in a second language.
  

Physical Requirements
Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA’s catchment area.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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