Care Coordinator (Short Term Assignement)
Catalight
- Hilo, HI
- $58,225-70,000 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Coordinates child development monitoring and intervention services to children, ages 0-3yrs, who have been identified as having, or being at risk of developmental delay or disability.
- Models’ strategies and provide education to parents/care providers/families to promote their child’s unique development.
- Collaborates with the team to create and monitors child outcomes and services on the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan.
- Collaborates with the State of Hawaii Department of Health’s Early Intervention Section and meets all funder required program guidelines, timelines, and caseload reporting.
- Meets productivity requirements for assigned caseload and provides effective intervention strategies, transition materials, community resources, care coordinator outcome support and communication, both with families and with the multidisciplinary team.
- Under direction of the Early Intervention Program Manager, facilities weekly Family Support Team meetings
- Schedules and coordinates regular home visits or telepractice visits based on family’s preference for service delivery with family/care providers for natural environment intervention activities and family education.
- Coordinates family visits with other providers according to the individual needs of the child.
- Assesses, evaluates, and consults on child’s developmental progress using discipline-specific, evidence-based assessment tools.
- Completes billing and service plan documentation (i.e. service notes, intake forms, consents, transition forms, meeting notifications and prior written notices) within required program guideline timelines.
- Provides recommendations and educational materials through written and verbal communication to families/care providers.
- Explains the Primary Service Provider Coaching Model of Early Intervention service delivery and supports families through care coordination coaching to foster their child’s unique development.
- Provides other resources and suggests referrals to other support services as needed.
- Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in special education and related fields.
- Completes additional job duties as assigned by supervisors/management.
- Must report in person to assigned office location a minimum of 4 days per week, up to 5 days per week, dependent on program needs as directed by management team.
- Must report in person to assigned office location within 24 hours as directed by EIS.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Service, Education or equivalent from an accredited college or university program.
- Active LCSW or LMFT a plus
- One (1) year minimum experience in professional social work is highly preferred.
- Experience working with children with special needs in the field of early intervention is highly preferred.
- Significant knowledge with developmental disabilities, familiarity with ADA and Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA) guidelines, and inclusion.
- The understanding and compatibility to interact with families, professionals, and paraprofessionals within a Primary Service Provider model of service delivery, using an approach that involves giving and receiving peer coaching.
- Understanding of and respect for children with special needs and their families. Ability to be attentive to input from families regarding their child’s preferences by utilizing a strength-based approach with culturally competent practices.
- Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
- A commitment to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, patience
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the organization.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and related computer software and applications.
- Work calmly with behavioral and health related incidents.
- Alertness to respond to audio and visual cues from participants and their families, other staff members and the environment.
- Handle multiple tasks, adhere to timelines, and process urgent projects while maintaining an attention to detail.
- Respond appropriately and immediately to emergencies as defined by ESH Emergency Procedure Guide/Safety Manual.
- Must be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, read and write using the primary language with the workplace.
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
- Frequent sitting on the floor in families’ homes to administer evaluations that can last up to 90 minutes.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. used in home visits.
- Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously.
- Frequent speaking and listening (25-75%) to clients, staff, and others in the workplace.
- Frequent driving (to and from office and client homes).
- Frequent exposure to disability disorders in clients; occasional emergency situation; occasional exposure to trauma; constant client contact and decision making; constant concentration required when working with clients.
- Frequent work inside client homes; occasional work in outdoor settings.
- Utilize computer, cell phone (iPhone), desk phone and scanner/printer.
- Frequent sitting.
- Must obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position.
- Reliable transportation needed.
- Must have valid Hawaii Driver’s License/insurance and maintain a clean driving record.
- Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations and clear TB testing based on company policies.
- Must obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
- Must attend any required training.