Job Description

Posting number: 202610781

Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Job classification: Clinical Services Caseworker /C43

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Community and Social Services

Do you dream of a job where you can work with families and make a difference in the lives of children from birth through 2 years old? Do you want to join an innovative team that is committed to the families they serve, the work they do, and each other? Are you self-motivated, organized, and enjoy the flexibility of being on the go?

Then Prince William County Community Services (CS) is for you. Located within easy commuting distance from Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Stafford County, Prince William County is a diverse and dynamic community. We are seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time Early Intervention Service Coordinator position. Successful candidates will have knowledge of child development and experience providing case management to families with children who have special needs. This position includes a full benefits package, accrual of annual and sick leave, and a county-issued laptop and cell phone.

This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments. The first installment of $2,500 will be paid after you have completed 90 days of employment. The final $2,500 installment will be disbursed upon successful completion of the probationary period.

About This Role:

As an Early Intervention Service Coordinator, you will serve as a single point of contact in helping parents obtain the services and assistance they need through the local Early Intervention system of services for the entire length of time that a child is being served. This includes the following responsibilities:

• Provide developmental screening across developmental domains and make recommendations for further developmental assessment as needed.
• Inform the family of the procedures for evaluations and assessments; the development, review, and evaluation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP); the delivery of services, the availability of advocacy services, and the family's rights and responsibilities under due process during these procedures.
• Assist family and reimbursement staff in making payment arrangements for services.
• Provide services in clients' homes, family daycare homes, daycare centers, other community agency offices, schools, hospitals, and outpatient clinics.
• Coordinates scheduling for family and participates as a member of an interdisciplinary evaluation team.
• Assist in interpreting assessment results for the family and in determining eligibility for services.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to develop the IFSP; assists the family in determining family priorities, resources, and concerns; identifies available community resources, and facilitates consensus among team members regarding the type, frequency, and intensity of services necessary to meet IFSP outcomes.
• Implement strategies and activities in individual or small-group sessions to address the family outcomes listed in the IFSP.
• Provide service coordination across agency lines in center, home, and community-based settings for children with a wide variety of developmental delays or disabilities.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of transition plans for children exiting the Early Intervention system, including, but not limited to, Part B (Child Find) with the public schools.
• Conduct parent and/or other caregiver coaching.
• Maintains regular contact with physicians and specialists, providing therapy prescriptions.
• Prepares evaluations, home programs, progress reports, and maintains client records in an electronic record.
• Makes referrals and assures utilization of other community services.

In this role, you will also attend and lead in-service training sessions, participate in staff meetings, interagency meetings, and develop and deliver presentations to community groups.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood special education, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• 2 years of experience working with families of infants/toddlers with developmental disabilities/delays.
• 2 years of full-time experience working with families, providing case management services, and administering developmental screenings to infants/toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities.

Preferences:

• Master’s degree in early childhood special education, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral science field
• Experience as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to drive to family homes and to interagency meetings.
• Certified as an Early Intervention Case Manager issued by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) or able to obtain certification within one month of appointment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Knowledge of Part C of IDEA rules and regulations

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license, must pass DMV record check.
• Must pass TB test.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint based National Criminal History Record Check. Not eligible for employment with barrier crime history https://dbhds.virginia.gov/assets/document-library/BIU/attachment-2rev072017.pdf(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
• Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglect maintained by the Department of Social Services.

Prince William County Community Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Work Schedule:

Typical schedule varies between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, with flexibility within these hours to schedule to meet the needs of families on their caseload.

Hiring Salary Range $76,069.50-$90,372.75

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs. To view the class description in its entirety, click here

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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