Family Resource Coordinator (54010)

Bellevue, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 26 - 36

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About Kindering

Kindering a not-for-profit neurodevelopmental center has provided comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families since 1962. We are committed to creating and providing superior individualized family-centered services for children who are disabled medically fragile or vulnerable because of abuse or neglect. Kindering is dedicated to maintaining a highly trained licensed and certified team of professionals. Current services include comprehensive developmental assessments physical and occupational therapy speech and language therapy special education family counseling a feeding team childcare consultation parenting education and family resource coordination.

Here at Kindering we are dedicated to our vision for equity I Belong our work towards eradicating the systemic racial and oppressive barriers in society so that everyone can succeed. We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community and actively encourage people from marginalized backgrounds to apply including people of color women individuals with disabilities veterans LGBTQ individuals immigrants and refugees.

Purpose

Provide access to coordinated services across agencies for young children with developmental disabilities and their families in compliance with Part C.

This is a 40 hour per week position that works Monday-Friday with 38 total days off and up to 11 paid holidays off per year. $1800 bilingual stipend/year if eligible. Kinderings full time employees are provided comprehensive benefits including medical vision dental benefits with a Health Savings Account (HSA) for qualified individuals company-paid life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403(b) paid and elective time off tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Mimi Siegel Fellowship and Department of Health License reimbursement and more. To view all the benefits in detailclick here.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Manage referrals and schedule developmental evaluation to determine eligibility for Part C services
Serve as point of contact in helping parents obtain needed services (both within Kindering and the community) funds and assistance
Coordinate evaluations and assessments and identify service providers available to the child and family
Maintain documentation of FRC activities in each childs file and collectively for agency records billing and tracking
Communicate and collaborate with insurance billing service providers school districts and other agencies as needed
Facilitate development scheduling and review of Individual Family Service Plans helping create and monitor functional family-centered goals
Ensure compliance of Kindering IDEA Part C and school district policies procedures and timelines
Provide care and program planning coordination anticipatory guidance for complex health needs assistance to access services both within Kindering and in the community) resource development interagency coordination quality management and administration to support Medicaid programs
Maintain confidentiality of all client information
Help transition families to other services when child exits Kindering
Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

B.A. /B.S. degree in a field related to social services or early support services preferred A.A. degree or equivalent experience accepted as well
Experience working in a field of social services or early support highly preferred
Fluency in another language highly preferred (speaking reading writing)

Minimum Requirements

Be able upon hire to be trained by and registered with the DSHS Infant Toddler Early Support Program and King County ICC
Experience and comfort with interacting with diverse populations
Strong teamwork skills
Ability to demonstrate reliability and punctuality
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
Pass the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) criminal history and background check as well as the FBI fingerprint check
Strictly maintain the confidentiality of all client information in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies
Demonstrate proficiency in word processing and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite including advanced skills in MS Word Excel and Access
Possess a valid Washington State drivers license and maintain valid automobile insurance coverage
Have access to a dependable personal vehicle for transportation purposes
Possess the physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis test result
Provide proof of current immunizations including COVID-19 and Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccines or submit a titer test result demonstrating immunity*

*Kindering requires all employees to be vaccinated or apply and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption. Employees must apply and be approved for an exemption and agree to additional safety precautions.

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DescriptionAbout KinderingKindering a not-for-profit neurodevelopmental center has provided comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families since 1962. We are committed to creating and providing superior individualized family-centered services for children who are disabled ...