Service Coordinator Onboarding Quick Guide

This resource is for EI Coordinators (and service coordinators) as a quick guide for ensuring completion of required training and to provide quick access to other resources and recommended training.

Service Coordinator Hiring Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR

• Five years experience in the field of early childhood or developmental disabilities OR

• Some combination of education and experience appropriate to the requirements of the position

Required Training

• Gain access to the EI Data System

  • Local program to follow instructions in EI Data System User Guide

    • This is initiated by the designated user listed in the contacts sheet (often the EI Coordinator or the SC Supervisor)

• Complete EI Fundamentals within 90 days of hire

  • Service Coordinator to register in the Professional Development Information System (PDIS)

    • EI Fundamentals User Guide

      • The service coordinator’s supervisor is responsible for checking the box in the service coordinator’s contact in the EI Data System upon completion of EI Fundamentals (directions can be found in the EI Data System User Guide)

• Family Assessment Training (supplemental to EI Fundamentals)

  • Tool and training dependent on local program

  • SAFER and FACETS Resources

  • RBI training is provided by the local program

• Any training required by the local program

Recommended Training

• Family Rights and Procedural Safeguards Training (this is covered in EI Fundamentals, however this separate training is a good overview/refresher for service coordinators)

• Review EI Colorado SC Competencies

• Contact Note Training

• Other training offered through the Cornerstone LMS

  • Extended Part C Option Training

  • Telehealth Training

• Review EI Fundamentals after 6+ months

Helpful Resources

• Join Service Coordinator Coffee Break Chatter

• EI Colorado Website - Training and TA tab

For additional questions regarding service coordinator training or resources, contact Danielle French at [email protected]