Help Me Grow Care Coordinator

AbilityPath is hiring for a Help Me Grow Care Coordinator!

The HMG Coordinator works as the primary resource for families with questions regarding child development and supports early screening for young children and linking families with resources with San Mateo County.

This is a full time position, hybrid role, and candidates are required to be Bilingual  in English/Spanish or other high-frequency languages in San Mateo County 

ABOUT US:

​We are a non-profit organization that provides a variety of programs and a lifespan of services for individuals with disabilities. Our mission to accept, respect, and include people of all abilities extends to every member of our community. We are committed to the lifelong process of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) learning and application to build a more inclusive culture, where everyone plays a role in advancing DEI. We will always have work to do, and we look forward to doing it TOGETHER!

WHAT WE OFFER:

At AbilityPath, we support a well-rounded career experience with a focus on career development, collaboration, employee wellness, and employee recognition, including the below benefits and opportunities for staff:

• Up to 4 weeks of PTO


• 10 paid holidays*


• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire* 


• 401(k) plan with employer match


• Performance bonuses


• Educational reimbursement benefit with ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

*Full-time staff only

WHAT WE VALUE:

• Passion for the mission


• Interest in working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities 


• Teamwork and collaboration


• Effective and open communication, thoughtfulness, and ability to adapt


• Shared commitment to DEI in creating a community where all members can represent themselves authentically

We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and any multiply marginalized people to apply. AbilityPath is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse diversity among our staff teams. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

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  • Provide information and resources to parents of children 0-5 about child development
  
  
  • Promote Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) developmental screenings to parents
  
  
  • Follow HMG SMC Call Center protocols for answering calls/text/emails/web inquiries, triage, follow-up, mandatory reporting
  
  
  • Promote and process ASQ online developmental screenings 
  
  
  • Provide short-term care coordination to families with children between 0-5 years at risk for a developmental delay
  
  
  • Make appropriate referrals for community and developmental services  
  
  
  • Make and receive warm referrals to the Family Resource Center team using Warm Referral Protocols  
  
  
  • Enter all family and provider data into data collection system in a timely manner according to the workflow protocol.
  
  
  • Regularly identify families experiencing barriers within the following systems
  
  
  • Develop collaborative relationships with partners to coordinate and implement Tu y Yo parent/child program 
  
  
  • Through outreach, develop collaborative relationships with community agencies, project lead agencies and partners to support the HMG SMC system 
  
  
  • Proactively research and participate in provider and family outreach events (e.g. resource fairs, meetings, events, etc.) to promote the HMG system and Call Center.
  
  
  • Participate in staff meetings, conferences, reflective practice meetings, and workshops regularly to further develop professional skills and to improve the understanding of systems and current best practices for working with children and families 
  
  
  • Work both independently and as part of a team in an evolving and rapidly changing work environment 
  
  
  • Other duties as assigned 
  
  
  
  

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

In our approach to inclusive hiring, we recognize that job qualifications within hiring policies have been used to exclude candidates from marginalized backgrounds. Below is a list of Education and Work Experience that would be helpful to have in this role, however, we encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all of the listed qualifications, as any combination of lived and learned education and experience can make you a successful candidate.

• Bachelor’s Degree required in child-development,
  social work, psychology or related field 


• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
  with families and children birth through five 

• Bilingual in English/Spanish or other high-frequency languages in San Mateo County such as Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, or other Asian/Pacific Islander languages.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Driver’s License/ID 


• Clean Driving Record (if applicable)


• Proof of negative TB test results 


• Verification of occupational physical clearance


• Pass a criminal fingerprint clearance 


• 18 years of age or job permit clearance

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Employees have the opportunity to share access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. AbilityPath recognizes that each person has unique access needs and we are committed to an ongoing evaluation process to make our organization more accessible to meet the needs of our team members.

• Ability to sit/stand and keyboard
  •    Ability to lift at least 25 lbs.
  •    Ability to drive and travel locally

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 

AbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

Via Services is now affiliated with AbilityPath, thriving together to provide a lifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more at abilitypath.org/affiliationFAQ.