Service Coordinator(s) [Phila Elwyn]

Elwyn, Inc., formerly called Elwyn Institute, is a nonprofit human services organization for people with special challenges. Elwyn began in 1852 as a school for children with mental retardation located on a 400-acre rural site outside of Media, PA.

Provide service coordination to families with children ages 2.6 through 5 years old living in Philadelphia.

Specific responsibilities:
Respond to telephone calls initiated by families or professionals concerned about the development of children ages 2.6 through 5 years of age.
Provide a developmental screening of children to determine if multidisciplinary evaluations are needed.
To arrange for children to receive a multidisciplinary evaluation and participate in the evaluation, as necessary.
Participate as MAWA representative (LEA) at multidisciplinary team meetings.
Participate in writing of Comprehensive Evaluation Report (CER).
Identify and locate services to meet the child's individualized needs, if eligible.
Maintain ongoing relationship and contact with family throughout the process of determination of eligibility and placement for services.
Develop contacts within the community to aid in children's placement in inclusive preschool programs as determined by the IEP team.
Attend all required meetings.
Participate in inservice trainings and professional development.
To adhere to all Pennsylvania State and Federal Early Intervention laws, guidelines, and regulations.
Maintain necessary records and data on all children identified through Service Coordination.

Work Schedule: 8:30-4:30 (Exempt)Job Requirements
Minimal - Bachelor's Degree and/or PA State Certification in one of the following fields:
Special Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Speech and Language Pathology
Social Work
Psychology/Counseling

Experience required: At least 2 years of experience in the area of early intervention or 1 year as a Service Coordinator.

Bilingual Communication skills a PLUS!
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