School Re-entry Program Specialist, Part-time

The BSRP Specialist serves as a liaison between Brooks’ staff, physicians, patients, families and schools, both in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The BSRP Specialist works closely with the child’s school and family to ensure recommended school services are setup.

The BSRP Specialist advocates for and with families seeking educational opportunities for their children with special needs.

The BSRP Specialist is available to assist college-age patients in obtaining needed accommodations for school, as well as adult education and GED completion assistance.

Some clerical administrative duties include database management and data collection.

The BSRP Specialist will establish and maintain positive, supportive relationships with patients, families, schools, and Brooks’ staff. 

Responsibilities: 


* Assume responsibilities as delegated by the Pediatric Community Programs Manager or Brooks School Re-entry Program Manager. 


* Provide appropriate school related information and recommendations to Brooks’ staff and physicians. 


* Provide verbal and printed information and recommendations to patients’ families and their schools regarding the educational need of the child. 


* Work closely with schools/school districts in determining educational recommendations and services. 


* Complete required medical records documentation.


* Assist in maintaining BSRP Excel database. 


* Conduct post-discharge follow-up calls with families and/or schools and perform required documentation.


* Send BSRP surveys to families following discharge from BRH.

Enter survey results in the database. 


* Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed. 


* Provide needed written correspondences to schools and outside agencies.


* Attend weekly Team Conferences and Family Conferences at BRH as needed.


* When needed, participate in school meetings by phone or in person to assist with child’s school re-entry.


* Initiate Early Steps and Child Find referrals.


* Provide college-age patients information to assist with their transition back to school. 


* Maintains confidentiality of patient information.


* Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.


* Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.


* Participates in BSRP’s annual school supply drive by assisting BSRP Manager and Liaison.


* Participates in marketing and/or community events to promote BSRP to the organization and/or community. 


* Attends all required in-services specific to fire, safety, risk management, hazardous waste and infection control and completes all on-line mandatories.


* Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.


* Adheres to Brooks’ policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming and dress code.


* Promotes a positive image of BSRP to staff at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital and out...