What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Parent position at Hit Inc?
About the K.I.D.S. Program
The K.I.D.S. Program is a home-based, family-centered early intervention service that equips families with the information, support, and training they need to meet their child’s developmental needs. Services are designed to empower parents and caregivers of children who qualify for early intervention.
The K.I.D.S. Program is a home-based, family-centered early intervention service that equips families with the information, support, and training they need to meet their child’s developmental needs. Services are designed to empower parents and caregivers of children who qualify for early intervention.
Position Summary: Experienced Parent (EP)
The Experienced Parent (EP) provides compassionate emotional support and practical guidance to families receiving early intervention services through the Key Infant Development Services (K.I.D.S.) Program. Drawing from lived experience, the EP serves as a vital parent voice for families, Primary Early Intervention Professionals (PEIPs), evaluators, consultants, and the K.I.D.S. Program management team.
This role supports HIT, Inc.’s mission and organizational goals and may involve travel within an eight-county service area. Services are delivered in the child’s home or community setting, as well as through electronic communication such as phone or video conferencing.
Security Access
High Security Access:
This position includes access to restricted and confidential patient information. The incumbent must comply with all HIT Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality policies relevant to their role.
This position includes access to restricted and confidential patient information. The incumbent must comply with all HIT Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality policies relevant to their role.
Basic Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one emotional and informational support to families receiving early intervention services in Regions 7 and 8.
- Attend home visits alongside PEIPs to support families in natural environments.
- Partner with parents, PEIPs, and community providers to ensure coordinated, collaborative early intervention services.
- Represent the parent perspective during monthly staff meetings, team discussions, and program planning activities.
- Collect and report data relevant to legislative initiatives and state-level decision-making (e.g., ICC).
Education/Experience
- Parent of a child who has received early intervention support.
Skills/Abilities
- Excellent communicator, interviewer, language/speaking abilities, and organizational skills.
- Able to build rapport with families and small children, be acceptant of individual differences, and be flexible to accommodate families on caseload.
- Interpersonal communication skills with persons from birth through geriatric.
Knowledge
- Strong background in early intervention and system delivery.