NOTE: Position is for 195 days and will start in December 2025.

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Director -- Related Services/Early On, and in accordance with established

policies and procedures of Eaton RESA, the School Social Worker/Early Interventionist shall provide child

(birth to age 3) and family assessment, family-centered services, and collaborative consultation with staff,

families, agency personnel, community providers and administrators.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Educates caregivers and supports the whole child’s development.

● Assures that early intervention evaluations are provided according to state and federal laws related to IDEA

Part C and Michigan Mandatory Special Education and with Early On Best Practices

● Evaluates children for Part C and Michigan Mandatory Special Education eligibility as appropriate.

● Evaluates children for Part B special education eligibility at transition from Early On.

● Participates in Initial and Review Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings, developing functional

outcomes with the family that are based on family interests and priorities.

● Facilitates all aspects of the IFSP including conducting reviews, documenting growth on overall

development, and updating outcomes as appropriate.

● Provides direct coaching services and ongoing developmental assessment in natural environments to eligible

children aged 0-3 according to their IFSP, as the Service Coordinator and Primary Service Provider (PSP).

● Supports caregivers to incorporate child outcomes as part of daily routines including things they do as a

family and places they go.

● Works as part of a team in a Primary Service Provider Model, in which the employee will work on all

aspects of a child’s development and utilize other team members for support, consultation, and guidance.

● As the PSP and Service Coordinator for children on caseload, case manages the transition process from

Early On to the local district. This includes Transition Planning, facilitating the Transition Conference

(when needed) and leading the multidisciplinary evaluation team through eligibility determination and

transition IEP with the local district.

● Participates in co-visits with other staff to learn from and/or support staff and family needs.

● Supports families in connecting to other services in the community that they may need.

● Facilitates and participates in learning groups for infants, toddlers, and their families as needed for the

program.

● Participates in regular team meetings, supporting the families in the program with consultation within the

Primary Service Provider Model.

● Prepares, maintains, and processes required program documents, records, and reports.

● Maintains up-to-date knowledge of research, theories, and practices associated with early intervention.

● Other duties as assigned.

The listed tasks are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position.

This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every

duty.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

● Extensive knowledge of all domains of child development to assess needs and develop interventions.

● Knowledge of family-centered services and practices to support and address family resources, needs,

concerns, and priorities.

● Ability to provide technical assistance to other staff.

● Ability to work and communicate effectively with administrators, staff, agencies, medical providers,

community providers, young children, and families in the role of service coordinator.

● Ability to organize, self-direct, and initiate work when given a variety of responsibilities and assigned tasks.

● Ability to lead, coordinate, and make decisions and problem solve independently and collaboratively within

a team of service providers in partnership with the family.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (If Applicable):

Required

● Certification as a school social worker in Michigan and have attained full Michigan Social Work License or

in the process of obtaining a full Michigan license in Social Work.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

Required

● Masters’ degree or higher in Social Work from a program approved by the State Board of Education

● One (1) year or more experience as a Social Worker in early intervention or early childhood special

education. This may be replaced with graduate internship experience in the same.

Desired

● Three (3) years or more experience with direct service provision and/or service coordination in early

intervention and/or early childhood special education.

WORKING CONDITIONS

● Sitting – possibility for long periods of time

● Standing/Walking/Bending/Stooping – some

● Lifting – involves minor lifting

● Ability to sit on the floor and get up and down from the floor

● Service is provided in natural environments i.e. the home and community

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

● Position requires the transport of materials and equipment to work locations.

● Position may require work on evenings and/or weekends to meet the needs of families.

● Position requires work on a balanced calendar with 195 contract days spread over the calendar year.

● Position requires the employee to provide his/her own transportation for job-related travel.

● Position requires regular and predictable attendance at the workplace.

Updated July, 2025

Eaton RESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identify),

disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category

(collectively “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. In addition, arrangements can be

made to ensure that the lack of English language proficiency is not a barrier to admission or participation. Civil Rights Coordinators are

located at 1790 E. Packard Hwy, Charlotte, Michigan to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and grievance

procedures. Telephone (517) 543-5500.

Early Interventionist/School Social Worker