POSITION:
Help Me Grow Service Coordinator/Home Visitor
DESCRIPTION: Accepts referrals from
information and referral sources, parents, physicians, and
agencies for services to children 0-3 years; conducts initial
interview and home visit and collects related reports or
records. Performs required screenings / assessments /
evaluations. Collaborates with other providers to children
0-3 to facilitate a "seamless" service system, and to
encourage participation in early tracking efforts and the
development and review of the IFSP. Provides ongoing
visits in the home.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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RN 2 or 4-year degree or LSW with a Bachelor's
degree or professional with Bachelor's degree in special
education, early childhood education, or other related field with
Certification; or combination of education and experience.
·
A minimum of two years work experience with young
children and their families preferred; familiarity with early
intervention services to infants and toddlers locally or in Ohio;
familiarity with agencies serving at-risk populations; and a
demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with local
agencies.
·
Training in the field of early childhood
disabilities and related development/learning disorders and
developmental evaluations of young children (infancy - age
6).
·
Knowledge of writing Individual Educational Plans
(IEP) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).
·
Knowledge of agencies
/ Community Resources, public schools,
including preschool placement procedures for special education
placement in local schools and Head Start.
·
Experience in counseling parents.
·
Willingness/ability to work as a team
member.
·
Good organizational skills.
·
History of good job attendance.
·
Valid Ohio driver's license with good driving
record with daily access to private insured vehicle during work
hours.
·
Ability to work flexible schedule to meet the
needs of families
·
Good communication skills; verbal and
written
·
Must pass criminal background checks and be free
from communicable disease.
STARTING DATE:
August 2012
SALARY:
$29,000 - $35,000
BENEFITS:
Based upon Board Policy
WORK YEAR:
Full
Time; 260 days
DEADLINE:
August 1, 2012 or until filled
APPLY TO:
Apply online at
www.bcesc.org