If you love working with children and helping them achieve their goals and thrive, you've come to the right place! At Easterseals Hawaii, the Care Coordinator (EI) is truly a trusted source for support, who can make all the difference for client families with a child diagnosed with or showing early signs of developmental delay. And that's just the beginning, as our Care Coordinators help create a rich learning environment where a child can make progress, meet treatment goals, and maximize their learning potential.

Our Early Intervention services offer a comprehensive, research-based program for children from birth to 3 years with disabilities or at risk of not meeting their developmental milestones.

The ideal candidate has prior experience working with children with a developmental delay. They will also understand that parents and families are the most essential part of a child's development and, as a result, work alongside the family to provide individualized treatment for their child. Joining Easterseals also means that you want to be part of a culture and community focused on equality and belonging so all people of all abilities can live their best lives and thrive.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Service, Education or equivalent from an accredited college or university program. 
• Active LSW or LCSW license REQUIRED
• 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.

Knowledge & Skills: 

• 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
  and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Must manage day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 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.

Full time

62,000-70,000 Annually