Family Resources Coordinator

AFamily Resources Coordinator works with families and caregivers with children ages birth to three yearswho have been referred due to concerns fordevelopmental delays.

This position supports families and caregivers in the coordination of services and resources throughout their time in Joya’sEarly Support Services (ESS).The individual in this position has a passion for helping children and their families/caregivers.

• Completeinitialintakeswithfamiliesand caregiverseitherin-person, virtuallyorbyphoneasdirectedby
  
  Nurse Enrollment Coordinator.
• Act as a social service coordinator for families/multidisciplinary teams.
• Assistnew families in applying for services such as Developmental Disabilities Administration(DDA),Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Apple Health (Medicaid) as indicated.
• Act as agency contact person for multi-agencymeetings.
• Provide in-home, virtual or phoneconsultationsin conjunction with Joyamultidisciplinary team members.
• Developandfacilitateparent supportgroupsand/oreducationalgroups asagreedupon with the Program Director.

• Participateinthe Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) programandprovidesupporting documentation and timesheets for "matchable"activities.
• Act as a Family Resources Coordinator within the Early Supports for Infants and Toddlersprogram (ESIT).
• Collaborate with families, teachers and therapists to identify strengths and needs of the childandfamilyinordertocoordinateanddevelopan
  
  Individualized Family Service  Plan (IFSP).
• Develop Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) andenterintothe
  
  Early
  
  Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Data Management System(DMS).
• Coordinate transitions to school districts.

• Work with families of all socioeconomic incomes, including outreach activities and care coordination for Medicaid and Medicaid eligiblefamilies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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• Thorough knowledge of community social service systems.
• Cultivate positive,supportive and responsive interactions while encouraging independence.
• Exhibitscompassionwhile incorporating the individual and cultural differences of families.
• Act in a respectful manner toward each person regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, ethnicity, social or economic status, sexual orientation, health condition or disability.
• Ability to communicate effectively and make independent decisions.
• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality of sensitive information.
• Understanding of and ability to resolve conflict.
• Knowledge of HIPAAand FERPArequirements/regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor'sdegreein ahealthoreducationrelatedfield(e.g., health education, social work, public health, special education, early childhood education ornursing).
• Master’s degree in social workor RN license preferred.
• Two to three years of experience in working with families,case management, social work/social welfare, infant mental health, early childhood development, or counseling preferred.
• Current registrationwiththeWAState Early Support for Infantand Toddlers  (ESIT)
  Early Support Services (ESS) or ability to complete the requirements within three months of employment.

• Valid driver's license and vehicle with proof of insurance.
• First Aid / CPRCertificate
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training(will be provided).
• T.B.Test, proof ofTDapImmunization,Hepatitis Bvaccinations
• Washington State Department of Early Learning Criminal background clearance.

• DSHS Background Check clearance.

• Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds regularly.
• Indoors,sedentaryupto7hours/daysittingorstandingandupto4hours/day keyboarding.
• Abilitytonavigateclientsites(unpavedwalkways,stairs,narrowhallways,etc.)ona regular basis.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop on a regular basis.

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that arerequiredofthe employee.

Duties,responsibilities and activities maychangeor new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.