Early Intervention Service Coordinator

POSITION: Early Intervention Service Coordinator/Developmental Specialist

Office of Field Services and Senior Services

Location: Montgomery Regional Center

Primary coverage areas include Mobile, Dothan, Opelika, Tuscaloosa, and Montgomery Regional Centers, with the ability to support additional regions as needed.

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, Deaf Blind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDB’s three K-12 schools — Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama — provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential.

Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role in the lives of our consumers and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB. You will ensure that AIDB’s culture is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized, and proud to be a part of the company. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, a positive attitude, and professional maturity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Early Intervention Service Coordinator/Developmental Specialist (Floater) serves in a flexible, regional capacity, providing support across multiple service areas to ensure continuity of services, compliance, and timely service delivery. Service Coordinators and Developmental Specialists serve as team members with other service providers to help children and their families obtain needed services. This EI position is not assigned a fixed caseload, but is deployed based on regional needs, staffing gaps, and service demands. The position requires regular travel and flexibility to support multiple regional centers based on program needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degreed in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related human service field accepted by Alabama’s Early Intervention System (AEIS).
One year of experience in the Alabama Early Intervention System
Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment under applicable state laws.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) or more years of professional experience within the Alabama Early Intervention System (AEIS) or a similar early intervention program.
Experience working with individuals who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, or have autism spectrum disorder.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Compliance & Documentation: Maintain program compliance with AEIS through the Monitoring Review process; maintain records and documentation in a timely, organized manner.
Case Coordination: Accept and process referrals; serve as the single point of contact for assigned cases, assisting families in obtaining services and advocating for children.
IFSP Development: Facilitate and participate in the development, review, and evaluation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), including Six-Month and Annual Reviews.
Direct Service: Plan and conduct home visits, parent workshops, and playgroups; work directly with children to support developmental progress.
Team Collaboration: Serve as a team member with staff, therapists, and providers across multiple regional centers.
Operational Support: Coordinate evaluations and assessments; provide coverage for vacancies, leave, and increased caseload demand as directed.
Reporting: Complete Provider Services Rendered Forms; collect data on child and family progress to support accountability and outcomes.
Travel Requirement: Regular travel across assigned regions is required to ensure continuity of services.
Professional Development:
Complete 150 clock hours of Blindness, Deafness, DeafBlindness, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other exceptionalities training through AIDB-approved workshops.
Obtain certification in “Journey through Early Intervention in Alabama-Level I” and “Message Revitalized: Journey Level II” within three (3) months of employment.
Obtain “Alabama Approved” status for conducting Routines-Based Interview (RBI) and Routines-Based Home Visiting (RBHV) within twelve (12) months.
Obtain a sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL within the first twenty-four (24) months of employment.

Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

BENEFITS