Do you want to make a difference in the lives of infants and toddlers? Are you looking for a work environment that appreciates unique skills and experience and surrounds you with a great team of dedicated colleagues? We hope you will consider applying to help families in Pierce County with children with developmental delays/special health care needs.
PAVE -- Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment provides information and support to families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. The Family Resource Coordinator will guide the family through the process of eligibility determination, setting up a meeting to write an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), assuring needed services are provided and helping the family transition to a School District or other needed services at age three.
Minimum requirements:
• Understanding of the State Birth-to-Three requirements for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities in Washington State
• Understanding of IDEA Part C requirements and awareness of the new Part C Regulations
• Ability to identify strategies for referral and assistance for families in scheduling evaluations in the areas of concern and discuss service provider options
• Ability to coordinate with entities within the County, local lead agency (LLA), Service Providers for Birth-to-Three services, and local school districts on behalf of families
• Coordinate and work with the family to develop the initial Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meeting when a child is eligible for services, and subsequent reviews
• Ability to assist families with their application for funding assistance, as needed, to include a basic understanding of what those funding mechanisms may include
• Ability to maintain and ensure case records are clear, accurate, and professional and maintained so that family confidentiality is assured
• Ability to develop partnerships with other FRC within the County to assure families receive all needed services
• Proven computer skills using Microsoft Office and ability to utilize database systems
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
Other skills desired:
• Experience with data input and collection strategies
• Noted experience in working within Washington State and/or Pierce County to help families access care and services for infants, toddlers, and youth with disabilities or developmental delays
• Ability write with clarity and measurement when considering possible goals for a child with disabilities
• Multi-lingual skills
• Knowledge/experience with military systems of care
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume and completed application to jobs@wapave.org with "FRC" in the subject line. To obtain an application go to http://www.wapave.org/about/employment.asp Only qualified applicants and those with completed application packets will be considered for this position.
Salary range: $32,000 - $36,000 commensurate with experience, plus benefit package. Closing date June 15 with expected date to start in position July 2, 2012. PAVE is an EEO employer. Parents of children with special healthcare needs are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities, individuals who are bilingual and those from underserved communities are encouraged to apply.
- Location: Tacoma, WA
- Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. Salary range is $32,000-$36,000 plus ben
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