Initial Service Coordinator

205 Days per School Year

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director, Early On and Related Services, and in accordance with established

policies and procedures of Eaton RESA, the Initial Service Coordinator shall provide child (birth to age 3) and

family assessment, identify direct and indirect instructional services, family-centered services, and collaborative

consultation with staff, families, agency personnel, community providers and administrators. This position will

interface with local school district and ERESA staff, community child care/preschool providers, agency

personnel and medical providers.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Assures that early intervention evaluations are provided according to state and federal laws related
  
  

to IDEA Part C and Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE).

• Upon receiving an initial referral, completes an intake interview and coordinates initial evaluations
  
  

with appropriate evaluators, sharing documents with the evaluators.

• Evaluates children for Part C, MMSE, and Part B eligibility as appropriate.
• Ensures all documentation is complete for the initial eligibility including eligibility determination,
  
  

initial IFSP, and Entry Child Outcome Ratings.

• Serves as the family’s initial Service Coordinator throughout the referral and initial evaluation
  
  

process.

• Participates in team meetings, sharing information on referrals and engaging in team discussion to
  
  

determine assignment of a Primary Service Provider.

• May schedule Part B evaluation for children referred to Early On close to age three, when Early On
  
  

evaluation is not appropriate.

• Works with Director and Administrative Assistant to ensure that data is maintained on all referrals
  
  

in order to maintain Part C and Michigan Mandatory Special Education Compliance.

• Maintains good relationships and open communication with team members, administration, and
  
  

community stakeholders including local school districts, agency personnel, medical providers,

community providers, young children and families.

• Prepares and presents in-service programs for team members, parents and community stakeholders.
• Prepares, maintains and processes required program documents, records and reports.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of research, theories and practices associated with early
  
  

intervention.

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The listed tasks are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position.

This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every

duty.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of special education and Early On rules, laws, and regulations, and ability to provide
  
  

technical assistance to other staff.

• Knowledge of all domains of child development to assess needs and develop interventions. Ability
  
  

to participate in Part C, Michigan Mandatory Special Education (MMSE), and Part B evaluations

as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

• Knowledge of family-centered services and practices to support and address family resources,
  
  

needs, concerns and priorities, and ability to provide technical assistance to other staff.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with administrators, staff, agencies, medical
  
  

providers, community providers, young children and families in the role of service coordinator.

• Knowledge of family-centered services and practices to support and address family resources,
  
  

needs, concerns and priorities, and ability to provide technical assistance to other staff.

• Organizational ability, self-directedness, and initiative when given a variety of responsibilities and
  
  

assigned tasks.

• Ability to lead, coordinate and make decisions and problem solve independently and
  
  

collaboratively within a team of service providers in partnerships with the family.

Required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (If Applicable):

• Possession of one of the following:
• Michigan Teaching Certificate in special education or early childhood or
• Michigan Licensure in one of the following fields: School Psychology, Nursing, School
  
  

Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy.

Education, Training & Experience

Desired

• Three years or more experience with direct service provision and service coordination in IDEA
  
  

Part C early intervention programs (known as Early On in Michigan) is highly desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting – possibility of long periods of time
• Standing/Walking/Bending/Stooping – some
• Lifting – involves minor lifting
• Ability to sit on the floor and get up and down from the floor
  
  

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Service is provided in natural environments i.e. the home and community and requires transport of
  
  

materials and equipment to these settings.

• Position may require work on evenings and/or weekends to meet the needs of families.
• Position requires work on a balanced calendar with contract days spread over the calendar year.
• Position requires the employee to provide his/her own transportation for job related travel.
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance at the workplace with the ability to work
  
  

remotely as needed, with supervisor approval.

Updated March, 2025

Eaton RESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender

identify), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally

protected category (collectively “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. In

addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language proficiency is not a barrier to admission or

participation. Civil Rights Coordinators are located at 1790 E. Packard Hwy, Charlotte, Michigan to handle inquiries regarding

the nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures. Telephone (517) 543-5500.