Family Support Coordinator for Indigenous Communities

BETTER COMMUNITY LIVING INC•New Bedford, MA

1d•$27 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an important point contact for families, community partners, and Tribal citizens. Through coordination and compassionate service, the Family Support Coordinator supports the Family Support Center's commitment to strengthening stability for families of children with developmental disabilities and/or autism by protecting community trust and meeting the various needs of Tribal families and their households. Service Navigation is the provision of comprehensive and individualized information, guidance, and support to families to address their needs, connect them to potential resources, assist with problem solving, and help navigate the service system. These services enable families to stay together in a nurturing environment, maintain relationships and be welcomed, contributing members in their communities.

Requirements

High School/GED
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid US Driver's License
Have the ability to communicate effectively in the preferred language and communication style of the individual whom they provide services and his or her family.
Technology skills
Successful applicants must be able to successfully pass a CORI check, and a Driving Record Check, National Background Check
Native American Preference

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors Degree
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Assist families in caring for their family member(s) with IDD and/or ASD at home by providing individualized guidance, support and problem solving assistance, as well as help families access and coordinate potential community resources and services
Must have knowledge of Public Housing, SNAP, SSI, Masshealth and other local, state and federal resources to better assist families
Participate in Transition Planning, IEPs, ISPs, Whole Life Planning, Team Meetings
Promote self determination values and self directed options
Enhance the capacity of communities to value and support people with disabilities and their families
Respond to the specific ethnic, cultural and linguistic needs of families
Maximize community resources
Completed all agency required training.
Other duties as assigned