Early Intervention Services Coordinator (Case Management) For The Early Start Riverside Central Unit

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Manager - Early Start Program, the Early Intervention Services Coordinator is the first agency representative to families who have infants eligible for services under the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C. Is responsible for coordinating assessment of these infants, educating parents regarding developmental strategies, arranging for appropriate service intervention, making appropriate case dispositions, and liaison activities with referring professionals. Develop and implement Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP). Perform case management activities and community liaison tasks related to these cases. Complete the intake process. Has no supervisory responsibility.

This position would provide services to consumers in the Early Start Riverside Central unit which includes driving to areas such as Corona, March Air Reserve Base, Mira Loma, Moreno Valley, Norco, Riverside, University of California - Riverside. Mileage reimbursement for business travel is paid out on a monthly basis.

HOURLY RANGE:

• $24.6750 - $38.2789 per hour

SIGN-ON BONUS!

• $250 sign-on bonus after the completion of 90 days of employment at IRC with work performance in good standing.
• $500 sign-on bonus after the completion of 6 months of employment at IRC with work performance in good standing.
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GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE AND EMPLOYEE PERKS:

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guided by the agency’s and program’s mission statement and core values, assume daily case management responsibilities.
• Represent the regional center at case conferences and interagency meetings.
• Keep current in the following areas: infant growth and development, parenting skills, infant developmental strategies, parent infant interaction, appropriate behavioral and medical information, community resources, and appropriate information relative to specific disabilities.
• Perform outreach community liaison duties as assigned.
• Arrange for placement of consumers in infant educational programs and/or other training programs that are clinically indicated and approved by the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Perform as a member of a team, answering questions, sharing expertise and generally contributing to the harmony of the team. Daily, maintain an adequate skill level in interpersonal and community relationships.
• Keep Early Start Program Manager informed of the status of the caseload.
• Utilize bilingual skills in all aspects of the job as able and as required.
• Organize travel efficiently and effectively. Maintain a safe driving record.
• Daily, complete administrative requirements, Purchase of Service forms, and Consumer File Record Documentation, etc. in accord with agency policy and procedures. Complete all requests for action including but not limited to, those related to Eligibility Review, SIR closures, and Quality Alerts on a timely basis.
• Use equipment accurately and keep it in good repair. Keep work area neat and orderly and free from hazards. Observe all safety rules. Utilize agency’s IT systems as assigned, maintaining security and following agency’s protocol and procedures, rules and requirements.
• Handle change well. Is flexible and adaptable in dealing with interruptions, new priorities and new assignments.
• Understand California’s regulations for the Early Start Program, and Lanterman Act and differentiate eligibility and service provisions for each program.
• Complete at least 95% required case-related paperwork within designated time frames and transition all children who have reached the age of three to the appropriate education program. Initiate the process early enough to avoid delays in the transition including school reports.
• Perform different or additional duties as assigned.
• Complete TCM (Title 19) and MediCaid Waiver documentation accurately and on a timely basis. Document TCM units on all qualifying caseload activity. In the event part of the record is out-of-date, correct the deficiency.
• Provide advocacy services to consumer and family. Do individual or family crisis intervention and appropriately document activities. Provide information and referral services. Seek out and effectively utilize generic resources on behalf of consumers.
• Instruct parents in simple developmental strategies and activities. Provide anticipatory guidance in the following areas: general child care, acute minor illnesses, nutrition, safety, immunizations, and medical follow-up.
• Coordinate the annual review process including the completion of the Baby CDER, CDER, Annual Review and IFSP. Complete ongoing evaluation of consumer progress and plan as identified in IFSP.
• Upon request, provide complete case management coverage.
• Is well prepared for Compliance Review, eligibility review and other administrative case reviews.
• Successfully complete all assignments arising out of the agency’s Performance Contract.
• Maintain contact with the consumers and their families as required. Assure consumers’ rights and dignity are maintained in the provision of services.
• Perform the following assessments, physical examination and developmental testing: First Look, Denver II, REEL III, Music 2 My Ears, M-Chat, and Day-C.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality. Comply with the Agency’s Personnel Policies and Procedures. Comply with the Agency’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. Notify Program Manager - Early Start Program of any unsafe working conditions

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, or a related field.
• May be required to be bilingual.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s Degree, in lieu of a Master’s degree, in Early Childhood Education, child psychology, nursing, social work, or a related field with one-year prior experience in high-risk infant follow-up.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Full use of an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance in the minimum amounts prescribed by law, or ability to provide for independent transportation. Must have and maintain a safe driving record.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to handle change well and be flexible and adaptable in dealing with interruptions, new priorities, and new assignments.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:

The health and well-being of our employees is of utmost importance to Inland Regional Center. In addition to following CDC guidelines, our agency also takes other safety measures to help protect our employees against COVID-19 such as:

• Hybrid remote and in-office work with staggered in-office work schedules
• Employees may wear personal protective equipment in the workplace and practice social distancing in their discretion.
• Office equipment for remote work use at home
• Virtual Meetings through Teams App

We are proud to be an EEO employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.