Up to 3 Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Overview

Up to 3 Early Intervention seeks a motivated, efficient, committed, detail-oriented educator to coordinate services to families. The Service Coordinator (Teacher, Early Intervention) coordinates all aspects of Up to 3 with individual families and connects them to community resources. They ensure appropriate assessment, services, and program processes and regulations are provided to families. Because some of the communities we serve require services in languages other than English, fluency in Spanish and English is a preferred qualification.This is a full-time, exempt, benefited employee position and can be between 75% - 100% FTE depending on program needs and the candidate selected. This position would coordinate services for children in Box Elder County. Exempt positions are eligible for excellent benefits including: 13 paid holidays, earn 22 days of paid vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave per year, 50% tuition reduction for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages and a generous contribution into your retirement. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2023-2024.

Responsibilities

• Incumbents in the service coordinator position provide service coordination and developmental education to both families and children with specific disabilities in their homes, community, and virtual visits using Zoom and/or classroom settings in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations.
• Incumbents are required to follow the IDEA regulations and program’s procedures.
• The service coordinator reports to the Division Director or Program Coordinator. The position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• Provide families with the necessary knowledge and tools to enhance their child’s growth and development.
• Educates families as to the IDEA regulations, specifically parts C & B, and parental rights included therein.
• Coordinates and administers child evaluation and child and family assessments; facilitates and/or participates in the team determination of program eligibility.
• Provides individual instruction to parents to assist the family in understanding their child’s diagnosis and other instructional and developmental needs.
• Develops an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) which directs the specific services needed and who will deliver the services.
• Serves as a single point of contact to coordinate the delivery of services (e.g. occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language therapy, etc.) among providers, programs, and agencies.
• Provides evidence-based specialized instruction to children and/or parents related to:
• Developmentally appropriate transition classroom services for children.
• Home and center-based instructional services for children at risk for Autism and parents.
• Home-based developmental specialized instruction for children and parents.
• Coordinates and administers child evaluation and child and family assessments.
• Develops strategies to build on family concerns, priorities, and resources.
• Reviews and monitors child and family files for compliance and completeness.
• Maintains adequate medical-related documentation.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, Social Work, Early Childhood Development; OR other related degree plus one year of relevant experience with infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Early Intervention in Utah.
• Write and speak Spanish fluently.
• Live in Box Elder County.
• Baby Watch Early Intervention Credential.
• Training and experience in ASD methodology.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Contact information for three professional references to be provided in the Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the