General

• Provide families with information about the EI Services System, including information regarding choices and options of available services and supports to meet the child’s needs
• Work collaboratively as a team with the family and service providers to support children enrolled in the EI Program.
• Coordinate and ensure completion of initial and annual evaluations and assessments
• Facilitate and participate in developing the Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP) to support the child and assist the family in monitoring IFSP implementation and progress
• Provide ongoing advocacy support to ensure that appropriate EI services are being provided by communicating monthly with the family, using a variety of mechanisms, including face-to face visits
• Maintain accurate documentation in the form of case notes
• Facilitate the development of a transition plan to preschool, school, or if appropriate, to other services.

Early Intervention Service Coordinator

Manager

• Manage a caseload of 50 individuals with Developmental Disabilities
• Provide advocacy support and education to individuals and guardian(s) regarding choices of service options and ensure service linkage and monitor for changes in the health or safety needs of the individual
• Complete required records, DHS screening forms, Medicaid eligibility certification, visiting reports, Person-Centered Plans, and other related IL Department of Human Services (DHS) mandated forms in accordance with DHS required time frames
• Coordinate home and community visits with the individual, the guardian/family and service provider to meet caseload needs

QIDP Case Manager

• Perform functions of administrative case management and serve as an advocate to support individuals.
• Educate individual and guardian(s) regarding choices of service options and ensure service linkage.
• Assess Medicaid status and provide supports as needed to support Medicaid enrollment and active status.
• Complete all required internal Agency and Department of Human Services (DHS) forms and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Manage a caseload of individuals residing in a State Operated Developmental Center (SODC) seeking waiver services or in need of a skilled nursing care.
• Maintain an active on-site presence at the SODC as necessary to support caseload needs.
• Work collaboratively with the SODC Transition Coordinator and other key personnel (i.e., Social Worker, QIDP, Unit Director etc.) to identify individuals who are seeking Waiver Services or those in need of skilled nursing care.
• Participate in the monthly Community Placement Meeting (CPM) with the SODC Transition Coordinator, DHS Bureau of Transition Services(BTS), Equip for Equality and other designated representatives.
• Complete the abbreviated Pre-admission Screening for individuals residing in SODC’s.

CES

Early Intervention Service Coordinator

QIDP Case Manager

SODC Specialist, QIDP Case Manager