Early Intervention Parent Consultant

RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK•Warwick, RI

8d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The RIPIN Early Intervention Parent Consultant Program is funded through the Executive Offices of Health and Human Services, the lead agency for Rhode Island’s Early Intervention system. RIPIN oversees the hiring, training and placement of a parent consultant in each of the Early Intervention Programs, located throughout the state. The primary purpose is to provide the Early Intervention system with an authentic parent voice and to support, educate and inform families whose children are enrolled in an Early Intervention Program (EIP).

Requirements

Parent or family member of a child recently involved in an Early Intervention Program
Strong communication skills to speak to groups, including staff, providers, and parents
Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others
Knowledge of Early Intervention services and the Transition Process
Ability to work with a broad cross-section of Rhode Island parents and professionals in community and office settings
Ability to cooperatively work on a team
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of RIPIN and the community
Provide own reliable transportation with proof of RI minimum requirements of auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred but not required

Responsibilities

To help the Early Intervention Program (EIP) by using the skills you've gained as a parent or primary caregiver of a child who has been in an EIP
To act as a resource to families and Early Intervention Providers
To help families by providing support, education, accessing community resources and facilitating both in-person and virtual workshops and support groups
To empower families with information and support as they transition from the EIP
To help families get more involved with the EIP and understand their important role
To represent the families in EI and their voice/perspective at various meetings
Attend RIPIN, program, and other meetings as assigned
To actively engage with families to participate in the yearly Family Outcomes Survey
Complete and submit all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Promote RIPIN programs in Rhode Island
Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned