Coordinator Early Intervention Services in Flemington, New Jersey at Hunterdon Health Care System

Position Summary

Responsible for provision of Service Coordination for Hunterdon County children in the Early Intervention Program. Assists in ensuring compliance to state and regional policies regarding Early Intervention Program.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Communicates with each family from Hunterdon County whose child is found eligible for EIP Services.

2. Facilitates the provision of appropriate comprehensive services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays related to statewide Early Intervention system.

3. Completes HMC, regional, and state documentation.

4. Assures the provision of coordinated, comprehensive services.

5. Transitions child to appropriate services upon discharge from Early Intervention Program.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (or related field) or Nursing, Master’s degree in Education with Early Childhood Experience.

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in Special Education, Social Work (or related field) or Nursing.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

Two (2) years experience in public health and/or pediatrics (hospital, clinic, EIP, etc.) including supervisory experience or a Master’s Degree and one (1) year experience in public health, and/or pediatrics with some supervisory experience.

Preferred:

Experience with special needs children strongly preferred.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

New Jersey RN licensure or New Jersey Social Work licensure.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

A car to transport self throughout the county and region. Ability to flex schedule in order to accommodate family needs. Knowledge of child development, developmental delays such as autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, etc., parent-child interactions, infant mental health issues. Understanding the field of rehabilitation and education and the role of various professionals. Knowledge of local and statewide social service resources.

Preferred:

None

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).