Resource and Referral Specialist

The University of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach, MS, US
Full-time

TheMississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center Resource and Referral Specialistprovides information to early childhood educators and families seekinginformation while providing support to MECIC.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serves as the initial resource and referral contact for MECIC : R&R, assisting early childhood educators and families, documenting needs and supports, and connecting educators and families with support.
  • The Resource and Referral Specialist works closely with project stakeholders to provide support and referrals to promote early childhood inclusion;

included, but not limited to materials, navigating resources, and consumer education.

  • Coordinates MECIC : R&R activities, as needed, for area meetings, conferences, and training sessions including securing locations, materials, and supplies and assisting with the facilitation of such events.
  • The Resource and Referral Specialist operates the MECIC : R&R Lending Library, cataloging, reporting, and organizing materials that are loaned monthly.

Provides consumer education and support to providers and families on developmentally appropriate materials.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree from an accredited college or universityin Early Childhood Education. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography, and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
  • Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data.
  • Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
  • Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  • Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’sdegree preferred.

30+ days ago
Related jobs
The University of Southern Mississippi
Long Beach, Mississippi

The Resource and Referral Specialist works closely with project stakeholders to provide support and referrals to promote early childhood inclusion; included, but not limited to materials, navigating resources, and consumer education. Serves as the initial resource and referral contact for MECIC: R&R...

Promoted
Headway
MS, United States

Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice? Headway can help you earn more through insurance!. We are excited to begin helping you if you are a fully-licensed Clinical Social Worker at ...

Promoted
Rula Health
Gulfport, Mississippi

Must be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Masters Social Work (LMSW). ...

U-Haul
Gulfport, Mississippi

As a Customer Service Representative, you will work as part of a supportive team to be the face of U-Haul company’s exceptional service and ensuring that customers get all the help they need on their journeys by inspecting and maintaining equipment. Are you a people person? Do you love helping other...

Memorial Hospital
Gulfport, Mississippi

The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is responsible for providing a full range of social work treatment modalities for individuals and families with appropriate regard for the complexities of the situation. Under supervision as provided by state law, the practice of master’s social work may incl...

Intuit - TurboTax
Mississippi, US
Remote

As a Customer Service Representative, you will help TurboTax customers by answering their questions concerning TurboTax products and tax return software. The ability to understand and empathize with our customers needs while driving innovation and providing top-notch service. Lead Generation (the ac...

Spade Recruiting
Mississippi
Remote

We are currently looking for service-minded individuals with good communication skills to fill several sales & customer service representative positions in your area. The company provides its clients with value and unbeatable customer service with complete transparency and integrity. Customer servic...

Elvis Gates - State Farm Agent
Long Beach, Mississippi

Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm independent contractor agent may be the career for you! State Farm agents market only State Farm insurance and financial service products. Establish customer ...

MDstaffers
Mississippi, Mississippi

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Virtual Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker inMississippi. ...

Physician Empire
Mississippi

...