Family Resource Coordinator

KINDERING CENTER•Bellevue, WA

5d•$27 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide access to coordinated services across agencies for young children with developmental disabilities and their families in compliance with Part C. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Manage referrals and schedule developmental evaluation to determine eligibility for Part C services Serve as point of contact in helping parents obtain needed services (both within Kindering and the community), funds and assistance Coordinate evaluations and assessments and identify service providers available to the child and family Maintain documentation of FRC activities in each child’s file and collectively for agency records, billing, and tracking Communicate and collaborate with insurance billing, service providers, school districts, and other agencies as needed Facilitate development, scheduling and review of Individual Family Service Plans, helping create and monitor functional, family-centered goals Ensure compliance of Kindering, IDEA Part C, and school district policies, procedures, and timelines Provide care and program planning, coordination, anticipatory guidance for complex health needs, assistance to access services both within Kindering and in the community), resource development, interagency coordination, quality management and administration to support Medicaid programs Maintain confidentiality of all client information Help transition families to other services when child exits Kindering Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

B.A. /B.S. degree in a field related to social services or early support services preferred, A.A. degree or equivalent experience accepted as well
Experience working in a field of social services or early support highly preferred
Fluency in another language highly preferred (speaking, reading, writing)
Be able, upon hire, to be trained by and registered with the DSHS Infant Toddler Early Support Program and King County ICC
Experience and comfort with interacting with diverse populations
Strong teamwork skills
Ability to demonstrate reliability and punctuality
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
Pass the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) criminal history and background check, as well as the FBI fingerprint check
Strictly maintain the confidentiality of all client information in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies
Demonstrate proficiency in word processing and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and Access
Possess a valid Washington State driver's license and maintain valid automobile insurance coverage
Have access to a dependable personal vehicle for transportation purposes
Possess the physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis test result
Provide proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines, or submit a titer test result demonstrating immunity
Kindering is subject to multiple executive orders requiring all employees to be vaccinated or apply and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. We require those supervising and providing in-person services to children to be vaccinated and are unable to accommodate any exceptions. For other positions that can be accommodated, employees must apply and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption.

Nice To Haves

B.A. /B.S. degree in a field related to social services or early support services
Experience working in a field of social services or early support
Fluency in another language (speaking, reading, writing)

Responsibilities

Manage referrals and schedule developmental evaluation to determine eligibility for Part C services
Serve as point of contact in helping parents obtain needed services (both within Kindering and the community), funds and assistance
Coordinate evaluations and assessments and identify service providers available to the child and family
Maintain documentation of FRC activities in each child’s file and collectively for agency records, billing, and tracking
Communicate and collaborate with insurance billing, service providers, school districts, and other agencies as needed
Facilitate development, scheduling and review of Individual Family Service Plans, helping create and monitor functional, family-centered goals
Ensure compliance of Kindering, IDEA Part C, and school district policies, procedures, and timelines
Provide care and program planning, coordination, anticipatory guidance for complex health needs, assistance to access services both within Kindering and in the community), resource development, interagency coordination, quality management and administration to support Medicaid programs
Maintain confidentiality of all client information
Help transition families to other services when child exits Kindering
Complete other duties as assigned