Part-Time Family Engagement Specialist
Part-Time Family Engagement Specialist
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Job Description
The ACT for Youth Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Center of Excellence (ACT CYSHCN COE) is housed in the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) which is located within Cornell Universitys College of Human Ecology. The BCTR mission is to improve professional and public efforts to understand and deal with risk and protective factors in the lives of children youth families and communities that affect family strength child wellbeing and youth development. Translational research as defined by the College and the BCTR is the systematic application of research findings into the development of innovative interventions practices and policies that may ultimately improve health and wellbeing. The knowledge derived from these interventions feeds future research.
The goal of the ACT CYSHCN COE is to increase the flow of information and use of evidencebased practices between New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Local Health Departments (LHDs) communities and families/caregivers of children and youth with special health care needs across New York State. This work is done through positive youth development approach promoting child/adolescent wellbeing by connecting research to practice. ACT for Youth connects youth development research to practice and offers guidance to adults who care about the wellbeing of young people.
Our Mission
What You Will Do
While position responsibilities vary every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative collaborative open and welcoming; showing respect compassion and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Center of Excellence (COE) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Engagement Specialist to ensure that the voices of families and CYSHCN are integral to the planning and implementation of improved services information and resources provided by Local Health Departments (LHDs) in all 62 counties across NYS. The specialist will focus on elevating family perspectives and fostering inclusive equitable engagement across a broad range of communities. The person in this role will be responsible for 1) developing and updating family/community engagement plans with all NYS LHDs; 2) implement strategies to ensure varied family/caregiver representation and engagement; 3) design conduct and analyze feedback from family/caregiver listening sessions and surveys; 4) develop and present summaries of family/caregiver feedback to NYSDOH LHDs and other stakeholders; 5) establish manage and facilitate activities of an advisory council composed of youth with special health care needs and their families/caregivers. This program is delivered throughout New York State and on occasion nationally; travel is required for this position. Facilitating conversations and groups via Zoom is required.
This is a parttime position at 32 hours per week.
The successful Family Engagement Specialist will embody collaboration empathy adaptability and effective communication skills. You will be joining a dynamic team where collaboration thrives and colleagues support one another creating a positive and inclusive environment that fosters creativity and innovation. We are looking for candidates who not only bring the right skills but also value teamwork and team spirit.
Required Qualifications
A Bachelors degree in Social Work Public Health Health Education or a related field and 35 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Personal or professional experience with a child or youth with special health care needs including but not limited to serving as a guardian/caregiver of a child or youth with special health care needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with various families and stakeholders.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Experience with or knowledge of issues related to health equity and the ability to address disparities in health care access and services.
Experience designing and conducting surveys focus groups or other methods for gathering qualitative data.
Anility to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.
Must have and maintain a valid US drivers license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornellowned) to travel to/from job sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Masters degree in Social Work Public Health Health Education or a related field and 35 years of relevant experience.
Experience working with organizations to promote family engagement.
Experience working with local health departments or similar public health organizations.
Experience working with children and youth with special health care needs including familiarity with their unique challenges and needs.
Familiarity with systems of care for CYSHCN and their families.
Previous experience in advisory council formation or management.
For consideration applicants are required to submit the following materials online:
1. Resume.
2. Cover letter that describes previous experience and fit for the role.
This is a oneyear fixedterm position based in Ithaca NY on Cornell Universitys campus. Annual renewal for 5 years (or more) is possible contingent on available funding work and successful performance. This hybrid role requires a minimum of three days inperson and up to two days remote work each week. The university reserves the right to modify suspend revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.
No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in US without sponsorship. Employment will end upon the expiration of work authorization in the US. Continued employment in this position is subject to eligibility to work in accordance with US immigration laws.
Benefits
Cornell receives national recognition as an awardwinning workplace for our health wellbeing sustainability and diversity initiatives.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options generous retirement contributions access to wellness programs and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell: leave provisions include health and personal leave three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving and the day after and an end of the year winter break from December 25January 1. . To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off Working at Cornell.
Cornells impressive educational benefits include tuitionfree Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program tuition aid for external education and Cornell Childrens Tuition Assistance Program.
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