Service Coordinator-Social Worker
La Rabida Children's Hospital
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Are you interested in working with families who have young children with special needs? Do you have a passion for making a difference in an underserved, diverse community? Are you committed to equity and social justice?
If this speaks to you, then come join our team at Child and Family Connections - a program of La Rabida Children's Hospital.
Who we are:
La Rabida Children's Hospital is the only hospital of its kind in Chicago. As an acute care specialty hospital, we focus on treating those with complex medical conditions, chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, abuse and trauma. La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children battling the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head on.
La Rabida offers rewarding job opportunities across a wide array of clinical, administrative and support service functions. If you're ready to work for an organization where caring is a way of life, you've come to the right place. Oh, and the lakefront views are spectacular too!
Job Summary:
One (1) Full-Time position
As a Service Coordinator, you will helps answer families concerns about their infants and toddlers' development by facilitating developmental evaluations. The Service Coordinator works in partnership with developmental specialists including speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and developmental therapists. You will help families link to the supports their children need in order to develop to their greatest potential. You will work with children until they reach three years old and then help the family transition to a preschool or special education program.
- Completing Intakes, Coordinating eligibility determination process
- Assisting families in locating service providers,
- Facilitating development of individual family service plans (IFSP)
- Maintaining early intervention records
- Maintaining up to date accurate information on Cornerstone system,
- Maintaining on-going contact with families, Facilitating six month IFSP reviews
- Implementing transition plan
- Completing the family fee schedule
- Conducting developmental screenings and public awareness presentations
What we need from you:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field required.
- Minimum of 1 - 3 years working either in Early Intervention or with families of children with special needs required.
- Must become credentialed as a Service Coordinator.
- Employee must maintain automobile insurance.
What you will receive:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and Accident Insurance
- Retirement Plan - plan for your future and life after La Rabida with our tax deferred 403b plan which matches your bi-weekly contributions and has an additional annual contribution based on your W-2 earnings.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - we make sure employees have the time they need to recharge and be the best versions of themselves!
- Tuition Reimbursement - looking to continue your education achieve a Bachelor's or Master's Degree.
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Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Full-Time
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Health Care, Nonprofit - Social Services
Experience
Not Specified
Date Posted
05/15/2022
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