Family Support Coordinator

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the FSC Supervisor, the Family Service Coordinator will possess the ability to provide service coordination for eligible children and their families under the Early Steps Program and he/she must meet all current state credentialing, licensure, and training requirements established as of the effective date of this Agreement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assisting in the implementation and facilitating of the IFSP with the parent/legal guardian(s)

2. Conducting formal and informal review of the IFSP with the parent/legal guardian and other IFSP service providers, ensuring that at least monthly, written progress reports are obtained from each provider and reviewed quarterly with the parent/legal guardian.

3. Facilitating the provision of assessments requested by the IFSP Team.

4. Facilitating the completion of the Combined Enrollment Form for any potentially eligible child and actively assisting the family in identifying and accessing additional resources and programs, including Medicaid.

5. Participating as an initial IFSP team member and attending the initial IFSP team meeting.

6. Ensuring that, at a minimum a six-month review and an annual evaluation of the IFSP be conducted, and that the new IFSP generated from this evaluation meeting is incorporated into the child’s record at the SPOE, and that the appropriate authorizations for funding are obtained.

7. Ensuring that an annual redetermination of eligibility is conducted.

8. Follow all procedures for the acquisition and disposition of assistive technology devices.

1. Follow all procedures for family cost participation in the Early Steps system.

2. Meeting and communicating regularly with the parent/legal guardian as defined in the IFSP, conducting these contacts using a variety of face-to-face, telephone, written correspondence, and team meetings to ensure that the family is well-informed and an active participant in the implementation of the IFSP.

3. Facilitating the transition activities into, within, and from the service system for eligible children.

4. Notifying the local school district of a child’s transition out of Part C no later than when the child is 2 years, 3 months of age.

5. Ensure that, at all times, service is accurate and family-centered, and that no activities are conducted that are adversarial to or inconsistent with local and state program policies, regulations, or practice.

6. Adhere to the established timelines as set forth in the Early Steps Practice Manual.

7. Contribute to the child’s record at the SPOE for all referred and eligible children’s original copies of releases, IFSP’s, correspondence, evaluation/assessment materials, and medical/health information and reports.

8. Submit progress reports on a quarterly basis to the SPOE and family for each individual child/family receiving service coordination services.

9. Coordinate activities with and cooperate with the designated SPOE so that children and families receive timely and appropriate service.

10. Ensure that all billing is complete and accurate per the Early Steps Program Guidelines and turned into the biller in a timely fashion.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Knowledge

· Community resources

· Medical terminology

· Recipient rights and responsibilities

Sense of stewardship of money, materials, buildings, equipment and time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lafayette, LA 70506 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lafayette, LA 70506: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person