Family Resource Coordinator - Early Support Services

Olympia School District; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

SEBB benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Olympia School District seeks a dedicated Family Services Coordinator to help families access coordinated services for young children with disabilities. You will manage evaluations, document activities, and support IFSP development within a collaborative team.

Requires knowledge of child development, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse families. Training and flexibility are essential in this continuing 8-hour day role.

Qualifications

• Commitment to diverse families and young children.
• Knowledge of child development and community resources in Thurston County.
• Ability to access and coordinate services for families.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact to help parents obtain services and coordinate evaluations.
• Maintain documentation of FRC activities and agency records.
• Facilitate development, scheduling and review of IFSPs.
• Provide outreach, care planning, coordination and information for Medicaid programs.
• Support Early Support Services staff in intervention group activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attentive to detail

Flexible schedule

Willingness to be trained

Independent work

Punctuality

Reliability

Driving/vehicle access

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Education

AA/BS in social services or early intervention

Experience in social services/early intervention

Job description

Purpose Statement:

Provide families with access to coordinated services across those agencies providing services to young children with disabling conditions and their families in compliance with Part C. This work requires compassion, kindness, knowledge of child development, the ability to work with multiple teams as well as independently and great attention to detail.

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Classified Reference Letters

This 8.0 hours per day, continuing position works Monday through Friday.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program.

Employees will receive vacation leave, paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Serve as point of contact in helping parents obtain needed services, funds and assistance; coordinate evaluations and assessments; identify service providers available to the child and family.
• Maintain documentation of FRC activities in each child’s file and collectively for agency records, billing and tracking.
• Facilitate development, scheduling and review of Individual Family Service Plans.
• Provide or support outreach, intensive informing, care planning, coordination, anticipatory guidance for complex health needs, assistance to access services, consultation, resource development, interagency coordination, training, program planning, quality management and administration to support Medicaid programs.
• Support Early Support Services staff in conducting intervention group

Job Requirements – Qualifications:

• A high level of commitment to and respect for diverse families and young children
• Knowledge of typical and atypical early child development
• Knowledge of community resources available in Thurston County
• Ability to provide emotional support to families
• Ability to assist families in accessing community-based services and/or supports
• Ability to work effectively with the district’s early intervention team
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with providing partners in the community
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn a complex data management system
• Be attentive to timelines
• Possess excellent organization skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly
• Willingness to be trained
• Maintain a flexible daily schedule

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Be able, upon hire, to be trained by and registered with DCYF Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) and seek out related credentials.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Possess valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance.
• Have access to a dependable personal vehicle.
• Be able to lift 40 pounds (average three-year-old).
• Experience and comfort with interacting with diverse populations.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to demonstrate reliability and punctuality.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Participate in all OSD required health related trainings, First Aid and CPR Training may be required.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• A.A /B.S. degree in a field related to social services or early intervention services.
• Experience working in a field of social services or early intervention.

If you share our commitment to provide challenging opportunities for all students to be successful, we’d like to hear from you!

Olympia School District 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506

[phone] FAX [phone] http://osd.wednet.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer – James Whitehead, [phone], [e-mail]; Executive Director of Elementary Education – Autumn Lara, [phone], [e-mail]; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) – Ken Turcotte, [phone], [e-mail]; ADA Coordinator (Staff) – Starla Hoff, [phone], [e-mail]; Affiantive Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Scott Niemann, [phone], [e-mail]. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.

The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: [phone] or TDD: [phone] or FAX: [phone].