Family Resources Coordinator

Northwest Center•Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Northwest Center Early Supports is hiring for a Family Resources Coordinator (FRC)! As a Family Resource Coordinator, you will play an integral role in helping children (aged 0-3) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) access the therapeutic services they need. You will work with a dynamic team and assist them by scheduling home visits with new clients and ensuring a smooth transition into Northwest Center’s care. You will be providing a meaningful impact on your community by connecting children and families with Early Support services. About Northwest Center Kids: Northwest Center Kids Early Supports is a unique program at the intersection of educational support and medical support for children with disabilities. Our multidisciplinary team is highly skilled, collaborative, and innovative, serving a diverse community. We serve children in their homes, childcare, and community settings in person or via telemedicine. Our providers aim to create a collaborative partnership with the families we serve, utilizing strengths and a relationship-based approach focused on equity and family priorities. Family capacity to support their child’s development and advocate for their needs is built through reflection, information sharing, and modeling. This position falls under a collective bargaining agreement with the UFCW 3000 union.

Requirements

AA Required, BA Preferred
Prior experience working within different data systems preferred
Experience working as a Family Resource Coordinator preferred
Early Supports or working a caseload, including clients aged birth to three, experience preferred
Strong interpersonal skills to include, but are not limited to, a positive attitude, strong listening skills, and problem-solving skills
Relevant education or experience in case management, social work, social welfare, family studies, infant mental health, early childhood development, or special education
Must have or obtain current CPR and First Aid certifications
Valid WA driver's license and personal mode of transportation
Candidates with experience providing services in a non-English language experience desired

Responsibilities

Using coaching strategies to support caregivers and coworkers
Developing supportive relationships with children, parents, and other family members
Conducting visits within the child’s natural environment (home, community childcare, NWC childcare, and other community-based settings)
Keeping the team up to date with community resources
Receiving referrals and organizing visits with each family
Preparing, scheduling, and leading Intake meetings and Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings every six months
Working from residential homes and childcare facilities throughout the Greater Seattle area

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment
17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
25 Paid Break and Holiday Days Annually
Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
Retirement 401(K) with a company match
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25 per month
Student Loan Contribution Program - $50 per month
Pet Insurance Discount Program
Opportunity to become a mentor or mentee through NWC’s Mentorship Match program
Paid professional development and continuing education - $450 per year
Mileage Reimbursement
Tuition discount at NWC Early Learning Schools after one year of employment