VistAbility- Family Support Specialist (Concord, CA)

VistAbility- Family Support Specialist (Concord, CA)

Family Support Specialist (Concord, CA) (

Are you, or have you been the parent of a child with a disability?

The Spanish-Speaking Family Support Specialist is a (current or former) parent of a child with an intellectual or developmental disabilitywho provides support to parents with their own child (or children) with disabilities. This also includes primary caregivers for those who have adopted a child with a disability.This position provides parent-to-parent support and resources for families of children with special needs in Contra Costa County. This position acts as a support to parents, through their lived experience, they learn to advocate on behalf of their child, and provide support and resources to better meet the unique challenges of parenting a child with special needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized, intensive, one-to-one emotional support in a confidential, non-judgmental manner.

• Assist families to identify strengths, needs, and priorities.

• Assist with preparation and distribution of written resource materials

• Maintain a mailing list and database

• Help parents organize the child’s records in a Care Notebook.

• Participate in community outreach and training activities

• Performs light local travel when necessary

• Perform intake procedures and adhering to confidentiality policies.

• Demonstrates respect for cultural and individual differences in interacting with families, outside personnel and other professionals.

Requirements:

• Education:High school diploma or GED

• Experience:Mustbe a parent or primary caregiver of a child who has an intellectual or developmental disability.

• Valid CA Driver’s license, a good driving record

• Must have own car to use for work purposes (mileage reimbursement provided)

• Familiarity using computer systems and software such as Word, Excel, Gmail and more.

• Bilingual candidates highly preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong preference for candidates who are bilingual(i.e. Spanish, Farsi, Arabic, Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Hindi, Russian etc...)

• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity issues involved in working in multicultural and/or underserved communities.

• A demonstrated commitment to the family empowerment model.

• Knowledge of Early Start, Regional Center, IEPs, IDEA, Lanterman Act, health care system and related laws and regulations

Position Title:Family Support SpecialistLocation:Concord, CAPay:$26.25 per hourHours:Approximately 30 hours a week (Some evenings and weekends)Benefits with Employer Contribution:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and LTD insurance valued at approximately $424.84 per pay period (about $5.23 per hour)Paid time off:

• 11 paid holidays + 1 birthday holiday

• 12 sick days per year

• 10–25 vacation days per year (based on tenure)

• 30 hours of bereavement leave

• Up to 2 weeks of paid jury duty

Retirement:2% employer 403(b) match after one year of serviceEmployer pays 100% of retiree dental and Medicare supplement premiums for eligible employeesEmployees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate for approved business travel.Required business use of a personal cell phone is reimbursed through a semi monthly stipend.

Program: CARE

This is a part time 3 position