Family Support Coordinator

Are you looking for a careerthat makes a difference in your localcommunity

The Arc ofGreater New Orleans (ArcGNO) is one of Louisianas longeststandingand wellrespected human services agencies. We were founded in 1953by parents who believed their children with disabilities should beincluded in their communities and should be able to pursuehappiness just like everyone else.

ArcGNO continues to advanceinclusion active participation and social environments where eachperson enjoys safe and productive relationships to reach their fullpotential.

Job Details : MF 8 : 00 am 4 : 00 pm(evening / weekend hours as needed)

Summary

The Family Support Coordinator is responsible forproviding homebased and communitybased family service coordinationservices.

They work to cultivate relationships between ourparticipants and their families to their local communities forengagement and services.

EssentialFunctions :

• Developindividualized Family Service Plans with the family they areassigned to in a timely manner
• Maintainsregular monthly contact with the child participant / family and makesfacetoface visits quarterly (at aminimum)
• Coordinates continuity of care andinvestigates alternative resources
• Assists withobtaining transportation for appointments related to the childsservice plan
• Assists family in identifyingneeds provides disability information coordinates various servicesand links family to service deliverysystems
• Enhances child / familys skills andabilities in procuring services to meet the childsneeds
• Promotes development of providerresources where services are incomplete ornonexistent
• Attends quarterly field supervisionmonthly staff meetings and weekly onehour individual supervisionmeetings with the Program Coordinator orDirector.
• Completes at least 8 hours of agencyorientation and 8 hours of target population training within fiveworking days of employment.

Completes 24 hours of FSC training and8 hours specific to Early Steps

Completes andsubmits all IFSP forms on time (5 days after themeeting)

Education / ExperienceRequirements :

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a Human Servicerelated field.
• Experience working with childrenwith disabilities is preferable.
• Must showempathy and understanding toward and protect the confidentiality ofchildren / families.

Skills / Qualifications

• Excellent time and prioritymanagement
• Ability to collaborate withparticipants and their families as well ascolleagues
• Experience with Microsoft includingTeams Outlook SharePoint etc.
• Critical thinkingand problemsolving evidenced by pastexperiences

EqualEmployment Statement

The Arc ofGreater New Orleans is an equalopportunity employer committed todiversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants

willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race colorreligion sex sexual orientation national origin disabilityprotectedveteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federalstate or local laws.

Individuals who require reasonableaccommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act toparticipate in the search process should notify the Human Resourcesdepartment.

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