06.10.2026
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 EarlySteps Intake Coordinator serves as the liaison for the family throughout the intake process, which includes eligibility determination and development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The role is fast-paced and requires constant coordination of appointments with referral families, doctors, evaluators, referral sources, and providers. Our ideal candidate is well-organized and comfortable with written communication, calendar management, scheduling virtual and in-person appointments, and data entry, with a strong focus on accurate file management and timelines.
This position will carry an average of 40 – 45 cases per month, requires traveling throughout the region for in-person meetings, and perform all procedures per approved policies and the best professional practices.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Services, or a related field.
TO APPLY
We are currently accepting applications via Indeed. Submissions MUST have a cover letter to be considered.
ABOUT US
First Steps is committed to providing high-quality services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. We believe children and families deserve to be equipped with the tools they need to enhance their children’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