Hybrid Health Information & Special Education Advocate

PACER Center, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

PACER Center, Inc. seeks a Health Coordinator and Special Education Advocate to lead our Health Information Center project and support families navigating health care and special education in Minnesota.

The role balances health information coordination with advocacy for IEP processes, trainings, and community partnerships, with travel across the state as needed. Hybrid work is required with in-office days.

Qualifications

• Must be able to independently lead health project activities within guidelines.
• Strong ability to relate to and communicate with parents and caregivers of children with disabilities.
• Experience explaining complex systems in family-friendly language.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Health Information Center activities with grant partners and track progress.
• Serve as liaison between PACER, subcontractors, funders, and TA providers.
• Conduct outreach to increase project impact across Minnesota.
• Develop and update written/video content for health and education resources.
• Assist families in navigating health care systems, insurance, and waivers.
• Meet with families in person or virtually, documenting time per grant rules.
• Represent PACER at trainings and partner meetings statewide.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Parent communication

Clear written language

Bilingual (Spanish/Somali/Hmong)

Travel willingness

Data tracking

Time management

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Database entry

Job description

PACER Center, Inc. seeks a Health Coordinator and Special Education Advocate to lead our Health Information Center project and support families navigating health care and special education in Minnesota.

The role balances health information coordination with advocacy for IEP processes, trainings, and community partnerships, with travel across the state as needed. Hybrid work is required with in-office days.