CHAPTER 24:14:09
EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICE COORDINATION
Section
24:14:09:01 Responsibilities of service coordinator.
24:14:09:02 Activities of service coordinator.
24:14:09:03 Qualifications of service coordinator.
24:14:09:01. Responsibilities of service coordinator. Each child eligible under this article and the child's family shall have available one service coordinator who has the qualifications described in § 24:14:09:03 who is responsible for:
(1) Assisting parents of eligible children in gaining access to the early intervention services and other services identified in the individualized family service plan including making referrals to providers for needed services and scheduling appointments for the child and the child's family;
(2) Coordinating the provision of early intervention services and other services, such as educational, social, and medical services for other than diagnostic and evaluation purposes, that the child needs or is being provided;
(3) Facilitating the timely delivery of available services including coordinating all services required under this article across agency lines;
(4) Continuously seeking the appropriate services and situations necessary to benefit the development of each child being served for the duration of the child's eligibility; and
(5) Serving as the single point of contact in helping the child and the child's family obtain service and assistance.
Source: 20 SDR 223, effective July 7, 1994; 39 SDR 109, effective December 17, 2012; 49 SDR 7, effective July 31, 2022.
General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-23, 13-14-1, 13-37-1.1.
24:14:09:02. Activities of service coordinator. Service coordination activities include:
(1) Coordinating the performance of evaluations and assessments;
(2) Facilitating and participating in the development, review, and evaluation of individualized family service plans;
(3) Conducting referral and other activities to assist families in identifying available service providers;
(4) Coordinating, facilitating, and monitoring the delivery of available services and information to ensure that services are provided in a timely and appropriate manner;
(5) Informing families of their rights and procedural safeguards under this article and related resources, including the availability of advocacy services;
(6) Coordinating with medical and health providers;
(7) Facilitating the development of a transition plan to preschool, school, or to other services, if applicable;
(8) Coordinating the funding sources for services required under this article; and
(9) Conducting follow-up activities to determine that appropriate Part C services are being provided.
Source: 20 SDR 223, effective July 7, 1994; 39 SDR 109, effective December 17, 2012; 49 SDR 7, effective July 31, 2022.
General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-23, 13-14-1, 13-37-1.1.
24:14:09:03. Qualifications of service coordinator. A service coordinator must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding about:
(1) Infants and toddlers who are eligible under this article;
(2) Applicable state and federal laws;
(3) The nature and scope of services available under the state's early intervention program; and
(4) The system of payments for services in the state.
Source: 20 SDR 223, effective July 7, 1994; 49 SDR 7, effective July 31, 2022.
General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-23, 13-14-1, 13-37-1.1.
