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Form of workMission: To change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Salary Range : $33,500 - $34,500 Job Description: Participate in the initial completion of a child's initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) with the System Point of Entry (SPOE). Coordinate all services across agency lines and serve as the single point of contact in helping parents to obtain the services and assistance needed for their child/family including identifying service providers identified as needed on the Individualized Family Service Plan IFSP, medical services, advocacy services, etc.
Assist parents of eligible children in gaining access to all services identified in IFSP. Assemble appropriate multidisciplinary eligibility team for annual eligibility determination/assessment or at any time a new concern is identified that necessitates an assessment. Ensure appropriate IFSP teams are established to determine appropriate levels of services and that the services are delivered timely.
Ensure the services listed on the IFSP meet the individual child and family needs identified during the initial and ongoing assessment process as well as during monthly phone contacts and quarterly face to face visits. Coordinate the provision of early intervention services and other services (such as medical services for purposes other than diagnostic and evaluation reasons) that the child needs or is being provided. Ensure each child is appropriately transitioned from EarlySteps at age 3, or if the child is no longer eligible, or when all outcomes have been attained.
Maintain required licenses/certifications and complete annual required training. Qualifications: A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND two (2) years of paid post-degree experience in providing coordination services; or A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing (RN) currently licensed in Louisiana (one year of paid experience as a licensed RN will substitute for the degree) AND two (2) years of paid post degree experience in providing coordination services; A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a Human Service related field (i.e. psychology, education, counseling, social services, sociology, philosophy, family and participant sciences, criminal justice, rehabilitation services, substance abuse treatment, gerontology, and vocational rehabilitation) AND two (2) years of paid post degree experience in providing support coordination services; A Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts or General Studies with a concentration of at least 16 hours in one of the following fields (i.e.
psychology, education, counseling, social services, sociology, philosophy, family and participant sciences, criminal justice, rehabilitation services, substance abuse treatment, gerontology, and or vocational rehabilitation) AND two (2) years of paid post degree experience providing support coordination services. Reliable transportation so that you may make visits to the field to conduct participant visits. These visits are generally held in the home of the participant.
You may anticipate about 50% or more of your time will be in the field on home visits. The employee must be able to operate a computer and use web-based applications. Easterseals Louisiana is a Drug-Free Workplace, pre-employment and random drug tests will be administered.
Will be required to pass Easterseals Louisiana's background check and driver's license check Requirements: Employee is regularly required to operate a computer, type documentation into web based applications, file and retrieve written documents, communicate with others on the phone and in person. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands and lift and/or move lightweight items. Ability to move within the facility and community.
Coordination - Makes adjustments in work to coordinate efforts with other agencies to ensure consistency and adequate follow-up. Planning - Establishes effective objectives, priorities, and implement plans; anticipate obstacles and consider alternatives. Oral and Written Communication Skills - Ability to exhibit the appropriate use of grammar and spelling in written communication, exhibit appropriate use of grammar in oral communications, ensure oral and written communication is professional.
Building Relationships - Able to establish rapport with provider agencies and staff, Easterseals administrative and other program staff. For more information about our organization and our programs, please visit our website at https://www.easterseals.com/louisiana/
