Service Coordinator EI

At Upstate Cerebral Palsy, we provide innovative programs and services that support people and create opportunities to fulfill life choices...one person at a time, through everyday miracles. We are looking to hire compassionate, professional, and versatile employees. Our ideal candidate would have the ability to work independently, think quickly, and problem solve.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vison
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403B Dollar for dollar retirement match
• STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
• Employee Discounts, Local and National
• EAP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Leave)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides initial and/or ongoing service coordination across Oneida County.

• Ensures all services are established and maintained for the families.

• Assures supports are in place inclusive of service provider and family contacts.

• Collaborates with all service providers and establishes team communication plan.

• Monitors goals on a continuing basis.

• Monitors quality of team interactions.

• Advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate.

• Provides written documentation of services.

• Maintains monthly contact with families.

• Develops a transition plan that will include the steps needed to help the family leave the EIP and begin new services, if eligible.

• Submits complete billing documentation in a timely manner.

• Participates in NY State regulatory training as required.

• Provides semi-annual and annual case reviews.

• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

• Ensures compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of one of the following educational or service coordination experience credentials:

i. two years experience in service coordination activities as delineated in this Subpart (voluntary or part-time experience which can be verified will be accepted on a pro rata basis); or,

ii. one year of service coordination experience and an additional year of experience in a service setting with infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities; or,

iii. one year of service coordination experience and an Associates degree in a health or human service field; or

iv. a bachelors degree in a health or human service field; or

v. a license, certification, or registration in one of the professions listed in section 69-4.1(al) of this Subpart.

OTHER REQIREMENTS:

• Must have or obtain the NYS Early Intervention Coordination Certification within the first 3-months in this position.

• Must complete 40 hours of specialized/designated training within the first year in this role per regulatory requirements.

• Travel is required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.

• Intermediate computer skills (Including all Windows program, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Browser, Access, Word and Excel).

• This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OCFS (Office of Children and Family Services).

• A valid NYS driver’s license is required

Experience

• 2 year(s): Service coordination activities

Education

• Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver License
• Early Int. Coord. Cert.