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Care Coordinator – Early Intervention Services (06/10/24)
The Care Coordinator for Early Intervention is responsible for providing comprehensive support and services to children (ages 0-3) who are identified as having or being at risk of developmental delays. The role involves collaborating with families, care providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the child’s developmental needs are met through individualized plans and interventions.
*This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and benefits eligible*
Benefits include: Employer-paid Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance premiums, 2 weeks Paid Vacation, 1 week Paid Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, 401k, and more
$50,000-60,000 annual salary
- Service Coordination:
- Coordinate and monitor child development and intervention services.
- Develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) in collaboration with families and professionals.
- Schedule and conduct regular home visits or tele practice sessions based on family preferences.
- Family Support:
- Educate and support parents and care providers to promote their child’s development.
- Facilitate weekly Family Support Team meetings.
- Provide recommendations and educational materials to families.
- Explain and implement the Primary Service Provider Coaching Model.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with the State of Hawaii Department of Health’s Early Intervention Section.
- Coordinate with other service providers based on the child’s needs.
- Maintain clear and concise communication with families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure timely completion of all required documentation and reports.
- Assessment and Evaluation:
- Assess and evaluate the child’s developmental progress using evidence-based tools.
- Monitor and adjust intervention strategies to achieve desired child outcomes.
- Compliance and Productivity:
- Adhere to all program guidelines, timelines, and reporting requirements.
- Meet productivity requirements for assigned caseload.
- Professional Development:
- Stay current with research, trends, and developments in special education and related fields.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisors or management.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Social Service, Education, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Master’s in social work preferred
- Experience:
- Minimum one year of professional social work experience (preferred).
- Experience with early intervention and children with special needs (preferred).
- Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities, ADA, and IDEA guidelines.
- Ability to interact effectively within a Primary Service Provider model using peer coaching.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and related applications.
- Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities without supervision.
- Sensitivity to working with diverse populations and a commitment to cultural competence.
- Strong judgment, flexibility, patience, and discretion.
Work Environment:
- This position involves both office-based work and regular visits to family homes or conducting telepractice sessions.
- Service area to include Waikoloa and North Kona
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@fsswh.org
Home Visitor – Early Head Start (posted 6/10/24)
Are you passionate about making a difference? Would you like to work with a compassionate team that supports children, families, and the community?
*This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and benefits eligible*
Benefits include Employer-paid Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance premiums, 2 weeks Paid Vacation, 1 week Paid Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, 401K, and more
Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour
Based out of our Kona office – prefer candidate who is willing to drive north to Waikoloa and south to Ka’u on an occasional basis
As a Home Visitor for our Early Head Start program, you will partner with families and children, including those with special needs, on a scheduled one-to-one weekly basis in their homes for a minimum of 90 minutes – planning an individualized program that meets the child’s intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs.
Assists families in identifying family resources and needs; furnishes information to families about available community resources; assists and enables parents to become self-advocates.
Obtains data and conducts child development assessments and curriculum.
The successful candidate can multi-task and has computer and office skills
Qualifications:
- Working with children and their families – especially ages 0-3
- Preschool teacher – classroom experience with young kids helpful
Preferred:
- Associate’s degree in early child education (ECE) or related field OR
- Associate degree in progress in ECE or related field with at least 2 years experience OR
- Childhood Development Associate credentials/certification
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@fsswh.org
Speech Language Pathologist – Early Intervention Services
The Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing clinical evaluation, assessment consultation and education to children and families birth to three years of age. Services are provided in the home to children who are developmentally delayed or at risk (biologically) for delays.
The Kona Child Development Program consists of a multidisciplinary team, including a physical therapist, occupational therapist, special educator, care coordinators and the Program Manager. Our team works collaboratively using trans-disciplinary methodology to plan, implement, evaluate, and determine appropriate strategies for children and their families. Staff works closely to support and educate families to support the development of their child.
*This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and benefits eligible*
Benefits include: Employer-paid Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance premiums, 2 weeks Paid Vacation, 1 week Paid Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, 401k, and more
$60,000-75,000 annual salary
Requirements:
- M.S. in Speech/Language Pathology and eligibility for a certificate of clinical competence: Hawaii State license required.
- At least one year working with infants, toddlers, and their families.
- Experience with pediatric evaluation, assessment, therapy, and documentation.
- Ability to travel long distances throughout the island.
- Preference is for this role to be performed in person with some tele-practice. Will consider remote, tele-practice option for the right person.
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@fsswh.org