Parent Partner

RIVER VALLEY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INCCharleston, WV
6d$15 - $16

About The Position

Promote the WV Birth to Three program (WVBTT) by facilitating family engagement and Child Find activities and serving as a liaison between families, community service providers and resources.

Requirements

  • Abide by all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to the program and relevant grants.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Utilize technology to enter, retrieve, and process information and communicate electronically.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Work collaboratively.
  • High School diploma/GED
  • Parent of a child with special needs who received Part C and/or Part B IDEA services.
  • Successfully clearing the background check process, which may include: criminal background check, education verification, references, drug testing, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry, Child Protective Services check, and federal grants debarred list.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Able to travel extensively; requires the need for flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends.
  • Adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.
  • Business casual apparel.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience organizing large scale community/public events.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain working knowledge of available resources within the Regional Administrative Unit’s (RAU) geographical region.
  • Link families to necessary resources.
  • Represent the perspective of WV Birth to Three families at various meetings and committees.
  • Conduct public awareness and Child Find activities in each county of the RAU’s geographical region.
  • Develop and maintain a central directory of resources for families.
  • Share program news and family involvement activities through multiple outlets.
  • Organize and facilitate family engagement activities to connect WV Birth to Three families to each other.
  • Establish and maintain a working relationship with Service Coordinators, practitioners, and community partners within the Regional Administrative Unit’s geographical service area.
  • Traverse various terrain to access visitation sites.
  • Remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
  • Compile and submit reports within established timelines.
  • Participate in ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement activities.
  • Assist in recruiting practitioners in identified areas of need.
  • Participate in all required, committees, conferences, meetings and trainings relevant to the program and/or agency.
  • Respond to any inquiries within a timely manner.
  • Oversee assistive technology.
  • Any other duties as assigned.
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