Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Child and Family Connection #15, a program of Service, Inc. of Illinois, invites you to apply for our open Early Intervention Council/Transition Coordinator position supporting families to help their children under age 3 to meet developmental milestones.

This position offers flexible Telework options and supports work-life balance with a generous PTO benefit program and a starting salary range of $55,000.00 to $60,000.00 annually (based on prior related work experience).

As a non-for-profit organization, Child & Family Connection employees may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs.

Qualified candidates must reside within a reasonable commute distance from our Joliet office

What makes Child & Family Connections such a great place to work:

• Opportunity to collaborate with professionals in the early intervention and early childhood field.
• Monday through Friday schedule
• No on-call requirement and No weekend work schedule
• Continued Telework opportunities
• 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
• Provide customized one-on-one training program, mentorship, and support to all new staff
• 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 offer great employee benefits:

• Starting salary range of $55,000.00 to $60,000.00 annually (based on prior related work experience)
• 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

As a Council/Transition Coordinator in our Early Intervention Program, your Essential Job duties include, but are not limited to:

General Job Functions:

Conduct the business of the Will/Grundy, Kankakee, and LaSalle County Local Interagency Councils. Organize and conduct regular meetings with key community partners who are involved in Early Intervention services. Represent CFC # 15 and Service, Inc. in these counties by increasing partnerships and knowledge of the resources each provides. Assist Service Coordinators in their task of helping families prepare for and achieve timely and successful transition as they leave the EI system. Serve as the CFC appointed Liaison to all School Districts in the four-county area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Knowing, understanding, and following the philosophy of Early Intervention (EI)
• Conduct LIC meetings regularly with the 3 separate LIC'S.
• Provide recruitment and assistance in the enrollment in Early Intervention systems.
• Community distribution of CFC materials.
• Present information about Early Intervention and Service Inc of IL as requested, by health providers, businesses, social organizations, and local legislators.
• Organize and participate in community Health Expos and Fairs.
• Address and educate medical personnel at local hospitals, health departments and clinics to further enhance their understanding of the referral and eligibility process for Early Intervention.
• Join various community organizations in Will, Grundy, Kankakee, and LaSalle Counties to support a community presence to support community understanding of Early Intervention.
• Maintain and periodically update the service provider database for CFC #15.
• Maintain the EI Service Provider CFC team book for initial evaluations in Will and Grundy County referrals.
• Manage and disseminate the CFC 15 needs list supporting service delivery needs.
• Develop and send service provider newsletters on a regular basis from CFC # 15.
• Develop and maintain routine screening calendars in the 4-county area and send to DHS.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of parent involvement in LIC's including arranging transition meeting opportunities for families.
• Generate monthly transition information from Cornerstone database and distribute to all local school districts for children who are transitioning out of Early Intervention.
• Follow up with Service Coordinators to verify tracking forms are properly completed.
• Maintain a central database of all school district personnel who have roles in the transition process with accurate address, email, phone number and fax numbers.
• Assure that the supply of transition workbooks and parent rights videos is sufficient at each of the CFC sites.
• Arrange for In-Service training and education to staff, families, and providers on various subjects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, guidelines, procedures, rules, regulations, and executive orders applicable to CFC activities.
• Initiate and complete mandated reporting within required time frame, including development of written reports and any necessary follow-up activities regarding Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
• Driving and operating a motor vehicle away from the office to conduct activities and attend meetings in the community.
• Regular, timely and reliable attendance.
• Complete semi-monthly time sheets & monthly expense reports for review and approval.
• Maintain online calendar to reflect all appointments, meetings, and trainings.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled staff meetings, peer groups, trainings or other meetings as directed by Executive Program Director & APD.
• Perform other related duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field (Required)
• Public speaking skills with the ability to engage with the audience
• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage group dynamics to support objectives

Salary Description

$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 annually