Family Resource Specialist - Pool/Prn

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Family Resource Specialist (FRS) ensures the Developmental Center for Infant and Children's Part C Early Intervention Program (EIP) is family-centered by advocating for families of infants and young children who have, or are at risk of developing disabilities or developmental delays. The FRS establishes rapport and a continuous relationship with a family requesting this service during the child's first 3 years of life through one-on-one or small group contact. A parent that currently received services for their own children and understands those going through such difficulties is a great candidate for this role.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Equivalency Diploma required
Must be a parent of a child who received early intervention services or would have been eligible to receive such services, as required by the Florida Department of Health, Children’s Medical Services Infants and Toddler’s Program Plan and Operations Guide (PPOG) funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Part C of the Individuals with disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Six Months involvement in the community with knowledge of local resources
Communication skills that will enable participation in training teams and public presentations

Nice To Haves

None.

Responsibilities

Assisting families in the Developmental Evaluation Clinic
Conducting parent training classes and workshops
Providing opportunities for parents to network and socialize
Supplying written or other resources
Answering questions and writing letters
Initiating actions that will make it easier for parents to attend trainings
Conducting public awareness activities
Helping families resolve disputes with the Early Steps
Developing an action plan to be submitted to the Early Steps on an annual basis
Coordinating activities with the local Family Network on Disabilities and the Parents Resource Organization
Participating in EIP quality assurance activities
Maintaining reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
Maintaining compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
Keeping abreast of relevant community services
Attending interagency meetings, in-service training programs and team meetings as delegated by the Manager of the Developmental Center
Participating in statewide meetings
Collaborating with other Developmental Center staff serving the same families to ensure coordinated care
Participating with the team in program planning and development; defining and implementing departmental objectives, procedures and policies; and ensuring the continuous improvement of services
Serving families in a manner that encourages them to make their own choices; responding to the needs and priorities they have established, respecting their right to have personal and confidential matters dealt with in a dignified manner; and esteeming their ethnic and cultural distinctiveness
Demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the clients served on his or her assigned caseload
Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and to possess the ability to assess data reflective of the client’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policy and procedures