Service Coordinator Role Overview

The role of the Service Coordinator is to support families of infants and toddlers with disabilities in accessing the services their child needs. They work closely with other Early Intervention Program stakeholders to advocate for both the family and the child. In this position, they oversee not only the delivery of services but also coordinate evaluations, assessments, Individualized Family Service Plan reviews, and other activities that ensure quality and ongoing monitoring of care.

Learn more by reviewing this detailed description of the Service Coordinator role, developed by the Early Intervention Program. The requirements are outlined below.

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Service Coordinator Requirements:

Education Requirement:

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following areas:
    • Human Services
    • Behavioral Science
    • Social Science
    • Health-Related Field
  • OR a current license as a Registered Nurse
  • Official transcripts must be sent directly to Provider Connections
  • Please submit transcripts after you have mailed your application
 Background Check Requirements:

  • The following checks must be completed and approved before a credential can be issued:
    • DCFS Authorization for Background Check
    • Fingerprint-Based Background Check
    • National Sex Offender Registry Check
 Employment Requirement:

  • Must be an employee of a Child and Family Connections (CFC) office
  • If you are working with a CFC to submit your official transcripts:
    • Notify Provider Connections if the name on your transcripts differs from the name on your application (e.g., maiden name)

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To apply, complete the Early Intervention Credential Application.

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