Family Resource Coordinator - Early Support Services

Olympia School District • Olympia, WA

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About The Position

The Family Resource Coordinator provides families with coordinated access to services offered by agencies serving young children with disabling conditions and their families, in compliance with Part C. The role requires compassion, knowledge of child development, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple teams.

The coordinator serves as a point of contact for parents seeking services, funds, and assistance; coordinates evaluations and assessments; and identifies service providers. The position maintains child and agency records, facilitates the development and review of Individual Family Service Plans, and supports outreach, care planning, service coordination, interagency work, training, program planning, quality management, and Medicaid program administration.

This is a continuing position for 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and three classified reference letters. The Olympia School District encourages candidates who can contribute to staff diversity to apply and describe their relevant strengths and experiences.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and respect for diverse families and young children.
• Have knowledge of typical and atypical early child development.
• Have knowledge of community resources available in Thurston County.
• Be able to provide emotional support to families and assist them in accessing community-based services and supports.
• Be able to work effectively with the district's early intervention team and build and sustain relationships with community provider partners.
• Be able to work independently and learn a complex data management system.
• Be attentive to timelines, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to learn quickly.
• Be willing to be trained and maintain a flexible daily schedule.
• Be able, upon hire, to complete training and registration with DCYF Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) and seek related credentials.
• Obtain Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Possess a valid Washington State driver's license and valid automobile insurance, and have access to a dependable personal vehicle.
• Be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Have experience and comfort interacting with diverse populations.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills, reliability, and punctuality.
• Maintain detailed records and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Participate in required district health-related trainings; First Aid and CPR training may be required.

Nice To Haves

• A.A. or B.S. degree in a field related to social services or early intervention services.
• Experience working in social services or early intervention.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact to help parents obtain needed services, funds, and assistance.
• Coordinate evaluations and assessments.
• Identify service providers available to the child and family.
• Maintain documentation of Family Resource Coordinator activities in each child's file and in agency records for billing and tracking.
• Facilitate the development, scheduling, and review of Individual Family Service Plans.
• Provide or support outreach, intensive informing, care planning, coordination, anticipatory guidance for complex health needs, assistance accessing services, consultation, resource development, interagency coordination, training, program planning, quality management, and administration to support Medicaid programs.
• Support Early Support Services staff in conducting intervention groups.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits for eligible employees and their families, administered through SEBB; final eligibility is determined at hire.
• Eligibility to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services SERS plan for classified employees or TERS plan for certificated employees.
• Eligibility to enroll in the DRS Deferred Compensation Program.
• Vacation leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Additional compensation beyond base salary as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed