Family Resource Specialist

Description

Salary is $20.40 per hour

Full-time position working 37.5 hours per week

In-person, in-office position working from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday

We are currently seeking a Family Resource Specialist to join our team to be an advocate and parent liaison to families in the Southernmost Coast Early Steps program in Miami.  The Family Resource Specialist must be a parent or family member of a child who received or would have been eligible for early intervention services.

What we offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• 403B Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

A Snapshot of What You Will Be Doing:

• Participate in local and state parent organizations and meetings to stay current on topics and trends in family centeredness and other issues related to early intervention
• Exchange information with other community programs and agencies regarding programs and initiatives for young children with special needs and their families
• Participate in staff and provider training, workshops and other activities, both as a presenter and a participant to ensure a family sensitive focus
• Provide assistance, training and leadership for families
• Participation in the formulation of contracts to meet program deliverables

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure effective interaction with community partners/agencies and team members, as well as to make effective presentations
• Proficient in using Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint 
• Experience working with families in a volunteer or professional capacity preferred
• Experience with and ability to work with diverse populations
• Excellent organizational, time management, customer service and communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Knowledge of local community resources
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required, to drive to meetings and for other business-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, [email protected], 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.