• Serves as the primary point of contact to the child and family at the time they are referred for evaluation and assessment. Answers questions from the family about the program. Explains the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) to families.
• Facilitates the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Reviews the IFSP with the family and service providers periodically. Coordinates, oversees, and documents services provided to children and their families.
• Provides service coordination to an assigned caseload of eligible children and their families.
• Uses coaching strategies to support families to access community resources for children and families who are receiving early intervention services.
• Facilitates the transition process for families which includes: adding a transition outcomes to the IFSP, scheduling and facilitating transition planning meetings, collaborate with providers to gather child progress or updated testing, participate in Individualized Education Program meetings, and coordinate Extended IFSP transition activities.
• Completes required documentation including documentation logs, Medical Assistance billings, statistics, etc.
• Contacts and collaborates with contractual and in-house service providers. Ensures service providers are performing duties in compliance with the IFSP
• Assists in the provision of special instruction to children and families at the Infant and Toddler sites and other natural environment settings such as homes, childcare centers, libraries and other community settings.
• Attends mandatory Birth to Five meetings and workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent, plus 48 college credits or the successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment. Possession of an associate degree in the field of education preferred.
• Three years of experience providing services to children and families.
• Experience with early intervention or knowledge of the Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective working relationships with co-workers and staff members/providers from other partner agencies/organizations.
• Demmonstrate knowledge of evidence based practices for a family centered program.
• Knowledge of the educational system. Knowledge of providing services to children and families. Knowledge of Baltimore County Infants and Toddlers Program procedures.
• Excellent organization and communication skills. Skill in establishing rapport with children, their families, service providers, and staff. Skill in using personal computers and office software.
• Ability to work independently and with a team under general supervision. Ability to maintain confidential information.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former managers, supervisors, mentors and/or university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
• Candidates selected will be required to attend a Badges and Benefits Session.
• Some positions require a pre-employment physical.

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

Contact Information
Kelly Hammond, HR Analyst
Office of Temporary and Support Services
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443.809.8952