planning coordinator - Baltimore, United States - Kennedy Krieger Institute

Description

Overview
The
Planning Coordinator I is a member of Kennedy Krieger Institute's Child and Family Support Program. The
Planning Coordinator I provides family centered coordination services to infants, toddlers, and their families who are eligible for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)'s Part C, Early Intervention

Responsibilities

• Provide home- and center-based family centered services to eligible (Part C) infants and toddlers and their families

Duties include:

• Developing collaborative relationships with families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Determining with the family the concerns, priorities, and needs of the child and family.
• Jointly developing and revising the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) as needed.
• Monitoring service delivery.
• Attend and actively participate in Part C (Baltimore Infant and Toddlers Program (BITP)) eligibility determination evaluations and family assessments to develop the IFSP.
• Complete and maintain monthly contacts with all families (telephone, home visits, agency visits) and appropriately document and submit billing in a timely manner.
• Effectively monitor and adhere to the required timelines for Part C and Part B and maintain all required paperwork and data entry in a timely manner.
• Monitor developmental milestones, family outcomes, and routines.
• Complete intake referrals, schedule evaluations, and order assessments as requested/necessary.

Complete all components of the transition process, including but not limited to:

• Completing transition planning with the family
• Submitting transition packet when necessary.
• Gathering documentation for part B eligibility meetings and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
• Attending all meetings related to transition.
• Developing the extended IFSP when necessary.
• Serve as an integral part of the early intervention team, working closely with other providers and the family.
• Make appropriate referrals for the family and collaborate with outside agencies.
• Provide support, education, and information to promote family collaboration and self-advocacy.
• Participate in necessary tasks to improve program quality and growth related to CFSP and the working relationship with BITP

This may include:

• Participating in mandatory program meetings and trainings.
• Planning and chairing advisory committee meetings.
• Tracking progress towards program goals and maintaining involvement in community outreach.
• Collaborating with other Kennedy Krieger Institute departments and outside agencies to maintain referrals and ensure best practices on behalf of the population being served.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Associate of Arts degree in a human services or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3-4 years of experience may be substituted for education requirements.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous work in the field of disabilities, preferably with children and their families.
• Previous case management experience preferred.

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Vacancy ID _10213_

Pos. Category _Professional/Management_

Job Location :
Street _1750 E. Fairmount Avenue_

\# of Hours _0.00_

_Job Locations_ _US-MD-Baltimore_

Pos. Type _Intermittent_

Department :
Name _Child & Family Support Services_
Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet