Community Research Liaison, Sr. / LEND Training Coordinator, Self Advocacy
Community Research Liaison, Sr. / LEND Training Coordinator, Self Advocacy
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Job Description
Department Overview
About The Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)
Link Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU works with patients families clinicians researchers and many other professionals to meet the goal of improving the lives of people with disabilities. We perform research and care to support every patient from premature babies to older adults facing changes in life due to the onset of disabling conditions. With more than 100 years of practice we understand how to best meet the needs of our patients and their families in Oregon and beyond.
About LEND
The purpose of the LEND training program is to improve the health of infants children and adolescents Autism Spectrum Disorders and other neurodevelopmental and related with disabilities. This is accomplished by preparing trainees from diverse professional disciplines to assume leadership roles in their respective fields and by ensuring high levels of interdisciplinary clinical competence.
LEND programs operate within a university system usually as part of a University Center for Excellence (UCEDD) or other larger entity and collaborate with local university hospitals and/or health care centers. This collaboration provides expert faculty facilities and other resources necessary to support exceptional interdisciplinary training and services.
Function/Duties of Position
The LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities) program at Oregon Health & Science University provides training in disability leadership and advocacy skills to individuals with lived experience (selfadvocates) along with family members and healthcare professionals. This interdisciplinary training experience focuses on improving health care for children with developmental disabilities and their families. The LEND program is seeking a selfadvocate staff member to continue to build this program and to support the selfadvocate trainee.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors in relevant field AND 2 years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Lived experience with developmental disability (identify as a person with a disability).
- Competent with word processing software and presentation platforms (e.g. PowerPoint Webex).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in advocacy (legislative or other) experience with teaching/training others.
Additional Details
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All are welcome
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
