Job Openings

Are you a computer-savvy, proactive thinker, and team player with experience in Early Childhood Education? Would you like to be a part of a team that feels like family and operates to make a lasting impact by providing high-quality services to children and families? We are always looking for new team members to join our First Steps Referral and Consulting team. Region IV serves Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, and Vermilion parishes, while Region V serves Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis parishes. Click here to learn more about EarlySteps.

DESCRIPTION

The role is fast-paced and requires the ability to manage several multidisciplinary teams and tasks simultaneously. Our ideal candidate is comfortable engaging in written communication, calendar management, scheduling of appointments, on-screen (remote) appointments, and data entry with a heavy focus on accurate file management and timelines.

The Intake Coordinator (IC) is responsible for initial support coordination and coordination of the eligibility determination process through the completion of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for eligible children (0-3 years) and their families. This position will carry an average of 40 – 45 cases per month and perform all procedures per approved policies and the best professional practices.

Below is a sample of some of the daily tasks and timelines for the position:

• Upon receipt of a referral from the Referral Coordinator, create a child record.
• Enter data into the DHH EarlySteps database at all intervals throughout the process. (Intake, Eligibility/Not Eligible, IFSP.)
• Contact families within three (3) business days after receiving the referral.
• Coordinate and facilitate initial intake meetings within ten (10) business days following referrals.
• Address all procedural safeguards and complete required documentation. (Per EarlySteps Practice Manual and DHH SPOE Contract Deliverables)
• Coordinate and facilitate all evaluation activities.
• Follow Freedom of Choice procedures for all ongoing events, as appropriate. (Per EarlySteps Practice Manual and DHH SPOE Contract Deliverables)
• Coordinate and facilitate IFSP meetings within 45 calendar days from the date of referral.
• Prepare the family/child record, reviewing thoroughly for completion.
• Distribute the record to the family, providers, and family service coordinator within five (5) calendar days after the IFSP meeting.
• Submit reviewed record to Supervisor within seven (7) days business days after the IFSP meeting.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Services, or a related field.  

ABOUT US

First Steps is committed to providing high-quality services to infant, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. We believe children and families deserve to be equipped with the necessary tools to enhance their child’s development. Our focus is on evidence-based practices that yield positive outcomes for children and families.

Operating as a collaboration of people, ideas, and common goals, First Steps serves as the System Point of Entry (SPOE) for Regions IV and V for EarlySteps, Louisiana’s Early Intervention Program. At the core of our organization is the belief that increased awareness, education, and the provision of high-quality services and supports create a dynamic inclusive environment for children with disabilities. 

Job Type: Full-time

Interested in being a part of our Early Intervention team for the summer?  Looking to earn school credit while actively contributing to our team and learning about the EarlySteps Early Intervention program?  Are you majoring in Child and Family Studies and need a summer internship? 

You might be just who we are looking for!  Please send your cover letter and [email protected]. 

Interviews will begin mid – spring. 

$10 per hour