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Early Intervention NICU Service Coordinator Requisition ID 2024-53829 Category Allied Health Overview Identifies patients who are experiencing or are at risk for delays in development that are eligible for early intervention. The coordinator incorporates evidence-based practices and completes developmental assessments, creates IFSPs, provides developmental interventions, coordinates community referrals, provides education regarding early intervention, and demonstrates age-appropriate care to patient's birth through 2 years. Is an advocate for patients and families, and assists parents in becoming advocates for their child. Schedule: Full-time, Benefits Eligible Location: Central Campus Responsibilities * Identifies potential candidates for early intervention; communicates information about early childhood development to the family and staff; and gathers necessary consent and information for program enrollment. Informs families of their rights and procedural safeguards. * Uses formal and informal tools to assess the development of infants and toddlers. Coordinates and participates in the development, implementation, & sharing of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) as appropriate. * Coordinates the provision of early intervention services and other services such as educational, social, and medical services that are not provided for diagnostic or evaluation purposes. * Collaborates as part of a multidisciplinary team to co-treat, inform, support, and learn. * Completes reports/records/forms as required by role including but not limited to FCBDD, DODD, and ODH in a timely and thorough manner. Accurately documents interventions in the EPIC medical record and maintains department files. * Educates staff and the community on the importance of early developmental services within and outside of the hospital. Supervises and/or mentors adult learners placed within the program. * Participates in professional organizations and continuing education initiatives to advance knowledge and skills for self and others; maintains active certifications, seeks information about diversity and is culturally sensitive to the diversity of families in developing supportive programs and providing services. Qualifications Education: * Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood special education, or related field, required. * Master's Degree, preferred. Certifications: * Early Intervention Program- Developmental Specialist Certification and Service Coordinator (or the ability to obtain certification) from the Ohio State Department of DD is required. Skills: * Comprehensive knowledge of child growth, development and family systems which impact the development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. * Ability to use appropriate assessments tools to determine the current developmental levels of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. * Strong communication and teaching/learning skills. * Maintains a knowledgebase and is skilful in use of technology and software. Experience: *Two years of experience with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers with special needs, required. *Knowledge of state and community program for early intervention and special education preschool resources is desirable. In addition, previous experience in healthcare settings is desired but not required. The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Need help finding the right job? <