Case Manager/IEP Team Coordinator Level II – Great Pay and Benefits!

This is a 40 hour per week, calendar year position with our CDS First Step site in Lewiston. We are currently looking for bright, innovative Case Managers to help support children ages 3-5 with disabilities, to prepare them for Kindergarten and beyond! Special education experience and knowledge of the IEP process is preferred.

PAY RANGE:

$21.37 - $36.07 per hour

Benefits of CDS employment:

• Maine State Employee Medical coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• $250 per year Professional Development Stipend
• Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Work/Life Balance - Paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, bereavement leave
• Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kiddos who really need you!

Functional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Parent Communication

• Establishes effective rapport with parents.
• Communicates program information to parents.
• Ensures that the Child Find process is explained to parents.
• Ensures that parents receive answers to their questions.
• Ensures that parents receive accurate explanation of the results of the child’s screening/assessment.
• Informs families of the protections under the procedural safeguards of the MUSER.
• Assists with the development of a transition plan from preschool to public school services, as appropriate

Intake and Screening

• Reviews referrals and performs pre-assessment activities.
• Performs initial intake and when appropriate, screening of children by using screening tools.
• Coordinates with referral source when authorization from the parent(s) is granted.
• Refers children for evaluation and/or reviews other options (i.e. not referring for evaluation, using existing reports, etc.) with parents.

Evaluation and Assessment

• Ensures that intake information is collected and elicits relevant additional information from parents and team members.
• Ensures that the team is adequately prepared for evaluation and assessment activities.
• Conducts observations in the Least Restrictive Environment as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Department of Education Certificate in one of the following is required:

• 030 Administrator of Special Education
• 035 Assistant Special Education Director
• 079 Special Education Consultant
• 093 School Psychological Services Provider
• 282 Teacher of Students with Disabilities
• 286 Teacher – Severe Impairments
• 291 Teacher – Visual Impairments
• 292 Teacher – Hearing Impairments
• 293 Speech and Language Clinician

Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting, and reference checks

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems, and special education methods
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding about preschool children who are eligible under Part B of IDEA 2004 and MUSER
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
• Ability to facilitate the provision of individual and group services in a variety of settings and models
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to establish an effective rapport relationship with children and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an IEP team
• Ability to travel to a variety of locations
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to use a computer to maintain electronic records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

A complete application consists of:

• resume
• completed employment application (on CDS website)
• cover letter
• three professional letters of reference (at least one from a former supervisor)
• license and certification information

Persons applying for Case Manager, Service Coordinator, Social Worker, Educational Consultant, Therapist, or Teacher positions must provide a copy of transcripts, including grades, from all colleges / universities attended.

https://www.maine.gov/doe/cds/cds%20employment%20opportunities

Submit Application to:
Mary Guerrette, Acting Site Director

CDS First Step
5 Gendron Drive, Suite 1
Lewiston, ME 04240
Fax: 207-795-4082

Child Development Services serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine's children birth to age five. We have over 350 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 to 5 years.

CDS consist of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.

This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.

INDP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.37 - $36.07 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed our CDS employment application? You can download that here: https://www.maine.gov/doe/cds/cds%20employment%20opportunities

Experience:

• Special education: 2 years (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Maine Certification/Licensure as detailed in posting (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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