What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referral Coordinator (Early Intervention Specialist I) position at Fairfax County?
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Works as part of the Infant and Toddler Connection (ITC) of Fairfax-Falls Church. The EIS I provides initial phone interview with clients to open Early Intervention record to individuals who call ITC. This may include obtaining birth and medical history, child's developmental needs, family's concerns and needs, matching family's needs to community resources in the community and programs in other human services agencies. The EIS I collects required data, exercise clinical judgement when considering parent's concerns and questions they may have regarding child's development. Maintains clinical record documentation that secures relevant reports, summaries, data from referral sources/agencies. Documents all interaction and communication with family and other team members adhering to all Part C regulations and documentations. The EIS I may also provide referrals to outside agencies, provide information about human service agencies, connects individuals to all appropriate community settings and county agencies and can act as a consultant/liaison to community partners.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Counseling, Early Childhood, Human Development, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education and other disciplines identified as Allied Health professions; plus one year of directly related Early Intervention experience.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Driver's License with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment with the agency.CPR/First Aid (Required within 60 days)Certification as an Early Intervention Case Manager issued by Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) within one month of appointment.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A Tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Early Intervention Part C CertifiedPrior experience in Early Childhood interventionKnowledge of early childhood developmentProficiency in Microsoft OutlookPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally sedentary in nature; however, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.#LI-LD1
Works as part of the Infant and Toddler Connection (ITC) of Fairfax-Falls Church. The EIS I provides initial phone interview with clients to open Early Intervention record to individuals who call ITC. This may include obtaining birth and medical history, child's developmental needs, family's concerns and needs, matching family's needs to community resources in the community and programs in other human services agencies. The EIS I collects required data, exercise clinical judgement when considering parent's concerns and questions they may have regarding child's development. Maintains clinical record documentation that secures relevant reports, summaries, data from referral sources/agencies. Documents all interaction and communication with family and other team members adhering to all Part C regulations and documentations. The EIS I may also provide referrals to outside agencies, provide information about human service agencies, connects individuals to all appropriate community settings and county agencies and can act as a consultant/liaison to community partners.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Counseling, Early Childhood, Human Development, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education and other disciplines identified as Allied Health professions; plus one year of directly related Early Intervention experience.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Driver's License with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment with the agency.CPR/First Aid (Required within 60 days)Certification as an Early Intervention Case Manager issued by Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) within one month of appointment.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A Tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Early Intervention Part C CertifiedPrior experience in Early Childhood interventionKnowledge of early childhood developmentProficiency in Microsoft OutlookPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is generally sedentary in nature; however, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.#LI-LD1
