Family Support Specialist II, Bilingual- Spanish/English (ELAFRC)

If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Programs Manager, the Family Support Specialist II (FSS-II) performs a variety of parent-to-parent support and community navigation duties relating to the implementation of the Federal Part C & B, of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grant programs in California.

Special Note: Parents of a child or adult with a disability or a self-advocate are encouraged to apply.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour.

This position is supported by special funding.

Continuance is dependent upon available funding.

Employment provided by Heluna Health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Provide emotional and technical support (Information, Resource & Referrals) to families of children or adults with special healthcare and developmental needs throughout the lifespan, over the telephone, virtually or in person


* Provide culturally and linguistically competent training and education services to individuals and/or parents/caregivers on accessing the developmental disabilities system and other agencies available to assist them


* Support families to build trust and partnership with professionals


* Provide information and guidance to identifying, accessing, and utilizing services


* Accompany families to early intervention related meetings, including IFSP, IPP and IEP when invited by the family and with manager approval


* Coordinate and implement training activities for the community


* Conduct workshops for E-Z Access Notebook trainings, One-Page Profile Trainings, as well as other annual trainings


* Provide families developmental screenings to parents using tools like ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE


* Coordinate and may facilitate the Center’s Parent Support Group Activities


* Support Service Providers, Physicians, Community-based Organizations and LA County organizations, and health care providers in engagement of families of children or adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) or Children & Youth special healthcare needs (CYSHN)


* Represent Family Resource Center at community fairs, conferences, meetings, workgroups and other outreach events, as directed by the Programs Manager or Director


* Responsible for the direct support of families receiving ELAFRC services

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Other duties to support staff as directed by Executive Director and Programs Manager

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience


* High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; AA, BA or MA Degree in social service or related field a plus


* At least two (2) years of experience working with or accessing the following service systems: Early Start Program, Regional Ce...