Family Service Coordinator/Developmental Specialist-Dual Role

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary:

MECA Therapies, LLC is looking for a Family Service Coordinator/Developmental Specialist-Dual Role to join our professional team.

MECA Therapies is the largest pediatric rehabilitation provider in the state of New Mexico. Our mission is to strive everyday towards ensuring that our families and their children have access to the highest quality of care in the communities we serve.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:Early Childhood Services

Reports To:Regional Director and MECA Management Team

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

• Developmental Specialist II:A four -year bachelors level degree in Early Childhood or related fields listed in Developmental Specialist Certification Policy (2008), section J.
• Developmental Specialist III:An advanced degree masters level in Early Childhood or related fields listed in Developmental Specialist Certification Policy (2008), section J.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate of Special Instruction through the NM FIT program
• Completion of an Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP)
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows
• Proficient organizational and record keeping skills
• Effective oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and teaming skills
• Ability to train clients, family members and professionals
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality
• Completion of Family Infant Toddler online trainings
• Completion of Infant-Toddler Developmental Assessment Certification (IDA).
• Completion of ECO Certification
• FSCs are required to attend service coordination training modules Part I and II. Family Service Coordinators must complete all modules within one year of the date of hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The FSC/DS will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA Therapies policies and procedures. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Participating in the Comprehensive Evaluation to determine childs eligibility for FIT program.
2. Providing families with the information, skills, and support to enhance their childs development in all areas which include cognitive, communication, physical/motor, social or emotional and adaptive development.
3. Providing developmental consultation services that include consultation with families, and implementation of planned activities that promote the childs healthy development and acquisition of skills that lead to achieving outcomes in the childs IFSP.
4. Writing evaluation reports with technical accuracy.
5. Seeking out appropriate information from medical and/or other resources as needed to implement treatment strategies.
6. Utilizing time in sessions efficiently to meet objectives.
7. Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the client and/or family.
8. Planning for discharge of the person served.
9. Supporting individuals in making choices about their daily lives, and finding overall purpose and direction as requested.
10. Providing direct support in area of expertise.
11. Completing necessary data collection and reporting tools as mandated by MECA Therapies executive management, programs, and primary contracting agencies including NM Department of Health and Local Education Agencies, and any other agencies in which MECA provides services.
12. Complying with company policies and procedures for all business and support practices.
13. Maintaining effective communications at all levels within the company, as well as acknowledge and follow the chain of command established by MECA Therapies.
14. Treating all individuals supported, all employees and other stakeholders with dignity and respect.
15. Adhering to all NM ECECD requirements regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, including reporting procedures for such incidences.
16. Maintaining compliance with NM ECECD rules and regulations, as well as NMAC and IDEA.
17. Participating in the interview process for prospective employees as deemed necessary.
18. Providing Transdisciplinary Team Consultation Meetings (TTCM) consultation services that include consultation with families, professionals and implementation of planned activities that promote the childs healthy development and acquisition of skills that lead to achieving outcomes in the childs IFSP.
19. Assisting and enabling the families of children to access and receive early intervention services.
20. Explaining to families the early intervention process, parent rights and safeguards
    
21. Explaining to families, as appropriate, the ABA process, parent rights and safeguards?
22. Gather information from the family regarding their concerns, priorities, and resources.
23. Coordinating the evaluation and assessment activities
24. Facilitating the determination of the childs eligibility
25. Connecting the family with resources and supports.
26. Coordinating with medical and health providers
27. Helping families plan and prepare for their IFSP.
28. Organizing and facilitating Transdisciplinary Team Consultation Meetings (TTCMs) and IFSPs
29. Arranging and coordinating all services listed on the IFSP.
30. Monitoring the delivery of services
31. Facilitating periodic reviews of the IFSP and ensuring that a transition plan is developed at the appropriate time and transition conferences are held at appropriate timeframe.
32. Providing families with the information and support to enhance their childs development in all areas which include cognitive, communication, physical/motor, social or emotional and adaptive development
33. Supporting individuals in making choices about their daily lives and finding overall purpose and direction as requested
34. Completing the Public and Private Insurance form with each family as applicable at least annually to determine if the child is or may be eligible for Medicaid or if they are covered under a private insurance plan
35. Meeting with the family once a month at a minimum through a face to face visit
36. Managing and coordinating the transition process beginning with the transition plan and finalized at the transition conference
37. Attending and facilitating monthly TTCM meetings
38. Ensuring that initial visit is face-to-face and at least one face-to-face each month

DOCUMENTATION

The DS will accurately collect data on persons served and will ensure that the information is accurate and filed in a timely manner by adhering to the following:

1. Document therapy sessions and progress

1. FIT documentation to occur at the time of visit, to be submitted daily.
2. Any therapist needing additional time beyond their regularly scheduled time must contact the Director for approval.

1. Completing progress notes with team at 6-month review
2. Documenting TTCM meetings
3. Update and complete HELP Strands at TTCM meetings or as needed.

The FSC will complete necessary data collection and reporting tools as mandated by MECA executive management, programs, and primary contracting agencies including NM Department of Health and Local Education Agencies and will ensure that the information is accurate and filed in a timely manner by adhering to the following:

1. Creating and maintaining a confidential record for each person served which includes the following:

1. signed consent and release forms.
2. current evaluation and assessment results
3. documentation of eligibility determination
4. medical and other appropriate records
5. IFSP documents
6. TTAs progress notes and contact notes (which include date and amount of time service was provided)
7. Documenting all time spent with the family and work done on behalf of the family.
8. Entering all documentation into the MAPS system
9. Completing and turning in all monthly documentation and billing submissions in accordance with program specific guidelines
10. Completing progress notes with team at 6-month review TTCM meetings.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

The FSC/DS will provide the necessary support, training, and guidance in their provision of services to the clients and consumers served. The DS must also comply with all mandatory trainings identified by their licensing board as well as trainings mandated by their respective supervisor(s) and/or company by adhering to the following:

1. Include the family in setting treatment goals and training families on specific treatment strategies and carryover skills for the client/patient.
2. Consult and provide in-house trainings to other staff members.
3. Maintain appropriate certification through the NM FIT Program.
4. Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The FSC/DS will maintain quality services for the persons served by adhering to the following:

1. Acknowledging and respect the rights of persons served at all times.
2. Ensuring all therapy and related activities are ethical and in compliance with MECA policies and procedures.