Family Resource Coordinator

The job of Family Resource Coordinator (FRC) is done for the purpose of supporting the Center for Teaching and Learning Birth-Grade 12 and acting as an advocate for families in need of support for at-risk infants and toddlers. The support includes: providing service coordination, community outreach, support and referral services, identifying community resources, collaborating with local agencies/service providers including school districts, developing and tracking Individual Family Service Plans, entering data, and reporting, educating, and supporting parents and children. 

This position will serve Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties. This job reports to the director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Birth-Grade 12.

• Acquaints parents with the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers Program. Promotes parent involvement in all aspects of the program, including home visits, parent meetings, and county coordinating meetings.
• Acts as a liaison between NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101 (NEWESD), school districts, families, and other area agencies for the purpose of enhancing communication between parties.
• Attends meetings, staff development, and training for the purpose of representing NEWESD and receiving and conveying information.
• Conducts a family needs assessment and develops Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) consistent with family objectives, strengths, and resources, etc.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and participates in formal and informal meetings, programs, and activities for parents, local school district personnel, and other community agencies.
• Enters and compiles data and materials for the purpose of analyzing issues, child and family needs, and providing resources, while ensuring compliance with various policies, procedures, and/or program components.
• Provides support, referral services, and follow-up for the purpose of meeting family needs.
• Creates and maintains up-to-date files (written and/or electronic) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with specific program requirements.
• Consults with other internal staff who work within the ESIT program to identify family goals and health needs.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. procedures, newsletters, and other public awareness materials) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provides direct assistance to school districts (e.g. procedures, Part C services and regulations, transition, child find, models for intervention, screening, and assessments) for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines.
• Supports assigned administrator for the purpose of providing assistance with their administrative functions.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: 

• preparing and maintaining accurate records and 
• operating standard office equipment using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios, read technical information, compose a variety of documents, facilitate group discussions, and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes:

• pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws, 
• instructional strategies in early education, child development, and early childhood special education, and
• knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C preferred.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate, and/or classify data, and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, analyze data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with a variety of data, and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: 

• communicating with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, 
• maintaining confidentiality,
• accurate record keeping, and
• having regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods, leading, guiding, and/ or coordinating others, and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the agency's services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard-free environment.

Experience          
Two years of experience in providing services to infants, toddler, children, and their families is required.

Education          
High school diploma or GED is required. Two year (AA) Degree preferred.

Certificates & Licenses   
Must have or be able to attain Family Resource Coordinator Training. Valid pediatric first aid/CPR certification. Valid driver's license, required auto insurance, and reliable personal transportation. 

Continuing Education
Must complete required professional development hours to keep Family Resource Coordinator credentials current.

Clearances          
WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance (at employee's expense).
DCYF portable background check clearance (at employee's expense).

To be considered for this position, the following documents must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be screened. Online application

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• One professional letter of recommendation
• Transcripts
• Any applicable licensure/certification

NEWESD 101 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. NEWESD 101 complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the human services office. *ADA, Affirmative Action, Title VII, Title IX Officer – Michelle Powers, 509.789.3504* *504 Officer – Darren Nelson, 509.789.3539* 

Salary : $54,662 - $66,442