Resource & Referral Specialist - ELRC 18

4 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States Public Health Management Corporation Full time

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the first day of employment. We will offer the vaccination at no cost via our Health Centers.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Resource and Referral Specialist is responsible for a core set of activities to promote the Early Learning Resource Center as a critical resource and referral entity for families across Philadelphia (Region 18). This position supports the ELRC Family Services team to facilitate and engage in community planning, support, partnerships, and activities with early childhood education providers, as well as other human service agencies. The Resource and Referral Specialist performs meaningful outreach to vulnerable families (including those experiencing homelessness), works collaboratively with stakeholder agencies, and assists engaged families in applying for social service programs, and obtaining comprehensive resources and/or services based on expressed needs. The Resource and Referral Specialist provides technical assistance and system navigation for ELRC clients to reduce family burden through a single access point for connection to services reflective of reported individualized needs. This position reports to the Resource and Referral Coordinator and operates out of the Early Learning Resource Center office with a hybrid schedule of regular field time.

* RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Responsible for timely response to client outreach received through direct family contact, referral from ELRC staff, and referral through community stakeholders.
* Provide consistent and comprehensive information in community settings (and in personal family engagement) on OCDEL programs.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation of services, utilizing assigned databases and applications appropriately.
* Meet individually with family clients to understand asserted goals, reported child care needs, and interest in/need for additional regional resources.
* Assist families in accessing preferred external services (ex. Early Intervention, Home Visiting, Kindergarten registration, etc.) and in navigating agency-specific intake/enrollment steps through service start.
* Regularly bring family feedback to Family Services team to inform communication design and enhancements.
* Attend periodic training to remain current on ELRC services, regional stakeholder services and resources, and organization/agency processes.
* Apply knowledge of regional services and intake/eligibility processes across agencies/organizations for improved uptake/completion of referrals to support families in accessing preferred resources, assisting in client applications when necessary.
* Promote Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) resources when assisting families of young children expressing suspected developmental delays or disabilities and/or young children currently served by Early Intervention.
* Understand applicants and clients and support their needs with community connections and "warm hand offs" to appropriate staff.
* Develop relationships within ELRC team and providers in the community to foster selection of high-quality early learning programs.
* Complete program all requirements of assigned Family Services activities, responding timely to any/all inquiries, referrals and assistance to ensure an efficient, effective, and customer-focused operation.
* Accurately conducts all program processes in a timely manner, maintaining stated timelines, updating all status elements, ensuring full compliance with all regulations, performance standards and best practices.
* Complete ongoing required and growth professional development to remain current on ELRC policies and procedures, to understand the scope of resources available to regional families, and to develop internal and external collaboration to promote access to the full scope of resources.
* Develop reports as necessary.
* Additional duties as assigned.
* SKILLS:
* Ability to help clients, community members, and colleagues' problem solve and achieve goals in a consistently friendly, informed manner
* Ability to use required databases, software, other technology, and including tracking and reporting systems relevant to job
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Experience:
* Experience with resource and referral and/or family navigation services specific to families in Philadelphia
* Experience with early learning programs and/or needs-based services
* Education Requirement:
* Associate degree preferred in Social Work, Human Services, Administration, or related field

PAY GRADE:16

Non -Exempt

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