EI Service Coordinators (EISCs) are the heart of Early Intervention! They provide service coordination for children in the NC Infant-Toddler Program and support to their families and caregivers.  Research shows that birth to three is a critical period for working with families to support their competence and confidence as their child’s first and most important teacher.

Salary Grade: NC07
Recruitment Range: $36,677 – $46,865  
Position: 60040591
Exam Plan: 23-01140

The birth-to-three period offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns.   EISCs typically have the flexibility of telework and a hybrid workplace. EISC duties include:

• Working with families and team members to develop functional Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) 
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams to determine families’ needs for supports and services  
• Conducting home visits 
• Coordinating services, such as speech and physical therapy 
• Arranging and monitoring other early intervention services  
• Planning for transition to other services at age three

About the Division of Public Health and the Early Intervention Section:
 
The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina – Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody. The North Carolina Early Intervention Section is a part of the Division of Child and Family Well-Being. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program which provides supports and services for families and their children, birth to three, who have developmental delays and/or disabilities.   

Children's Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) are the local agencies that implement the NC ITP across North Carolina, working with local service providers to help families help their children succeed. This Early Intervention Service Coordinator position is located at the Sandhills Children's Developmental Services Agency. 

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education, Psychology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional experience working with the population served;
OR
Bachelor's degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of professional experience working with the population served;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Experience working with children in the age range 0 – 8 and their families, including children with developmental delays.   
• Knowledge of young child development, including developmental milestones.  
• Experience working with and collaborating with families and other professionals.  

Management Preferences:

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices used in working with young children and families, such as natural learning environment practices and caregiver coaching.  
• Fluency in a second language.  

Physical Requirements: 
Must be able to drive and travel by car across the CDSA’s catchment area.

About NC Division of Public Health

https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/

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