Family Support Network Coordinator

Exempt; full-time; 35

hours per week; Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; full-benefits; grant funded

This position with the Frederick County Infants and Toddlers Program (FCITP) with Frederick County Developmental Center provides ongoing support and resources for eligible families who have children with developmental delays or disabilities from birth through age five and through transition to Part B services into the public school system.

In addition, this position provides ongoing resourcing support to FCITP staff as well as providing regular community outreach within Frederick County.

Supervision is received from the FCDC Systems Supervisor.

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TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 7/1/2024) Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc. For more information, visit our

benefits

page on the Frederick County Government

job opportunities webpage

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Provide support to the Infants and Toddlers Program staff and eligible families by informing them of community resources, financial grant opportunities, outreach events, and trainings Collaborate with FCITP leadership and staff (as well as FCPS family outreach staff) to develop, organize, and facilitate family engagement events, group opportunities, informational workshops, and outreach opportunities Create, publish, and distribute materials for caregivers of children with developmental delays and interested community partners via bimonthly newsletter, flyers, emails, social media posts Maintain FCITP email distribution list and oversee FCDC social media page Represent FCITP as a member in the Local Interagency Coordinating Council and Judy Center community partner team and provide outreach and support to community partners and families Facilitate ongoing support groups for FCITP, as well as in the community Coordinate therapeutic opportunities for children with special needs with community partners such as FCPS, Parks & Rec, FLIPS, FCPL, etc. Maintain Parent-to-Parent database, as well as FCITP’s Lending Library, Community Closet, and outreach supplies Work 1:1 with families and community partners to seek grant funding for equipment and basic needs for the children and families we serve Attend various activities to include play groups, collaborate FCPS events, outreach events, etc. Maintain and provide required data to FCITP Director for grants and other reports Enter data into Maryland State Department of Education database, following the data reporting requirements and deadlines for FCDC and MSDE Encourage families to participate in the MSDE Annual Family Survey, as well as FCITP’s Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. High school graduation or the equivalent Minimum 1 year experience navigating human services resources Minimum 1 year data entry work experience Parent of a child with a disability per Maryland State Department of Education requirement Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or ability to obtain during first department offered opportunity Possession of a valid automobile operator’s license NOTE:

Additional related education may substitute for a portion of the work experience requirement

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges Knowledge of early intervention, special education, and disabilities Knowledge of IFSP, Extended IFSP, and IEP process Knowledge of Maryland State Department of Education’s requirements, parental rights and dispute resolution in early intervention and special education Knowledge of Infants and Toddlers Program mission and vision, as well as current Evidenced Based Practices used by service providers Knowledge of transition resources and community resources for children with disabilities Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality Strong writing skills to support a range of content, including social media, email communications, grant writing, research, trainings, and reports Ability to maintain, monitor, and provide content for social media accounts Strong clerical and record-keeping skills, including the ability to accurately perform basic math functions Ability to accurately compile and prepare data and reports Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Power Point, e-mail, spreadsheet and other systems and equipment, and to learn new software as it is required Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, including the ability to make decisions and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision Discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal information with ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to clearly explain policies and procedures Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners, caregivers of children with disabilities and the general public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR: Additional related education Experience in marketing and/or communications Intermediate skills using MS Office Word software Experience in the navigation of transition resources and community resources for children with disabilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit, walk, and perform repetitive motions; frequently stoop, reach and drive; occasionally climb/ascend/descend, and lift up to 20 pounds; and rarely lift up to 50 pounds While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors, outdoors, and is required to wear protective equipment; and occasionally is required to walk on uneven ground Available for evening and weekend hours as needed for outreach events, supports groups and meetings Ability to provide own transportation to meetings, etc. This position is subject to random drug testing This position is considered essential personnel in the event of a public health emergency

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include): 1) An evaluation of training and experience 2)

One or more interviews 3)

A pre-employment physical examination and drug test 4)

A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation #J-18808-Ljbffr