Early Intervention Service Coordinator, Child and Family Services, Telework

Early Intervention Service Coordinator, Child and Family Services, Telework with 32 Paid Days Off Yearly

Early Intervention Service Coordinator in Child and Family Services, Social Work Case Manager with Telework Options, Bonus Potential and 32 Paid Days Off Yearly

Child and Family Connection #15 , a program of Service, Inc. of Illinois, continues to experience tremendous growth in the social services sector supporting families to help their children under age 3 to meet developmental milestones in our Early Intervention Program. We are seeking a high energy, organized, compassionate person to join our team of Early Intervention Service Coordinators (EI-SC) to empower families in understanding their child’s strengths, needs and abilities.

This position has Telework options (employees must complete an internal request form for management approval). As COVID restrictions are eventually lifted, this position will require some on-site visits with individuals in private homes, provider agencies and in-office work. Qualified candidates must reside within a reasonable commute distance from our Joliet office and within our primary caseload coverage area which includes Will County.

What makes Child & Family Connections (A Program of Service Inc of IL) one of the best social service agencies to work for:

• Monday through Friday schedule
• No on-call requirement
• No weekend work schedule
• Continued Telework opportunities (with in-community visits with caseload as needed)
• Potential to earn a fiscal year-end performance-based bonus annually on June 30
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy of 32 paid days off annually: includes 20 days PTO, 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year
• Enjoy a career with opportunities for internal promotions – no advance degree required; all internal promotions from entry level to executive level are based on job knowledge and performance
• We have a dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee that is employee-based and committed to our DE&I development

Child & Family Connections offers great employee benefits:

• 401K Plan with 100% immediate vesting and generous company match
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability plans provided by agency at no cost to the employee
• Variety of excellent and affordable health, dental and vision insurance plans, and options to choose from
• Paid semi-monthly
• Monthly mileage reimbursement

As a Service Coordinator (SC) in our Early Intervention Program, your Essential Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide families with information about the EI Services System, including information regarding choices and options of available services and supports to meet the child’s needs
• Work collaboratively as a team with the family and service providers to support children enrolled in the EI Program.
• Coordinate and ensure completion of initial and annual evaluations and assessments
• Facilitate and participate in developing the Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP) to support the child and assist the family in monitoring IFSP implementation and progress
• Provide ongoing advocacy support to ensure that appropriate EI services are being provided by communicating monthly with the family, using a variety of mechanisms, including face-to face visits
• Maintain accurate documentation in the form of case notes
• Facilitate the development of a transition plan to preschool, school, or if appropriate, to other services.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Job Type: Full-time