Overview
The Bilingual Service Coordinator coordinates the delivery of all Birth-to-Three services across agency lines and serves as the single point of contact in helping a family obtain the services needed as described in the IFSP.
Essential Functions
- Facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- Maintains continued regular contact with families, as mandated, to ensure that services are being delivered appropriately and in a timely manner
- Accurately and comprehensively case-notes and reports service units
- Informs parents of advocacy services, coordinates with medical and other health care providers
- Facilitates the development of transitional / discharge plans and attends all conferences and meetings associated with transitions
- Attends trainings as needed
- Ensures compliance with mandated timelines; facilitates timely PPS entries
- Understands and upholds the components of the PCATT model for early intervention
- Assists parents in locating community resources
- Attends meetings as appropriate, including in-house and community meetings relating to Birth-to-Three
- Maintains regular contact with families on caseload to ensure that services are being delivered as described in the IFSP.
A natural environment focus should be central in IFSP goals
- Works with Program Manager to ensure all files are audit compliant
- Serves as a positive ambassador for St. Francis Children’s Center and for Milwaukee County
- All other duties as assigned Requirements Qualified candidates will possess a BS degree in Social Work or a related field and have at least 1 year of experience working with clients who have special needs.
- Prior case management experience strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will also possess exceptional communication skills;
have the ability to work a flexible schedule (some evening work may be required); and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail.
Fully bilingual Spanish / English, both written and oral.Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and may not have more than three current minor driving violations and / or one current at-fault accident on your record.
Auto insurance must include $100,000 / $300,000 bodily injury and $100,000 property damage.