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Parenting Support Coordinator
2 months ago
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivers personalized coaching and assistance to families with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), focusing on their unique situations and requirements.
- Guides parents in crafting and executing effective parenting techniques, emphasizing communication, discipline, emotional management, and self-care; provides direct support services as necessary, including help with daily living activities.
- Conducts evaluations and observations to pinpoint strengths, challenges, and opportunities for enhancement in parenting skills among individuals with I/DD.
- Works alongside supervisors and parents to establish objectives and formulate tailored parenting plans that resonate with each family's values and aspirations.
- Handles referrals and performs initial assessments for prospective program participants, which may involve home or community visits to engage with parents and evaluate their needs.
- Offers case management assistance to parents, facilitating the coordination and navigation of available services, including referrals and applications.
- Imparts parenting education and training to participants using established curricula in both individual and group settings, employing diverse instructional methods.
- Monitors parents as they practice newly acquired skills, providing constructive feedback on their interactions with their children.
- Educates parents on understanding and addressing their children's developmental needs, behavior management, and fostering positive parent-child relationships.
- Researches and compiles community resources tailored to participants' specific needs, maintaining an organized database of relevant services.
- Collaborates with external support networks to ensure consistent services for families and to evaluate progress across various settings.
- Advocates for the rights and needs of parents within the service system, ensuring they are informed of their entitlements.
- Maintains thorough, accurate, and confidential records of family progress, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Supports Parent Coaches in delivering education and guidance to families, assisting with resource access and documentation.
- Adheres to all applicable regulatory requirements, including those related to privacy and confidentiality.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
- Two years of experience working with individuals with I/DD and their families, or in related advocacy roles.
- Familiarity with community resources aimed at enhancing parenting skills.
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Empathy and a nonjudgmental approach towards individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to travel regularly for assessments and visits.
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings or weekends as necessary.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
- Experience with individuals with I/DD and their families.
- Fluency in Spanish or other languages is a plus.
- $22.00/hour - $23.00/hour
