AbilityPath is hiring for a Family Resource Coordinator!

The FRC Coordinator works with families of children with disabilities and service providers to support referrals, information, education, and parent to parent support.

Candidates must be a parent or family member of a child or adult with a developmental disability or have special needs.

We are hiring for 2 full-time coordinators at 30 hours/week + benefits!

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

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:

• Answer warmline calls, emails, and web inquiries and provide resource and referral information to parents/caregivers
• Assist families at the time of transition from Early Intervention services to School District Services as well as support families with transition to adult services as applicable
• Track all case notes and outreach efforts in ALICE database in a timely manner
• Coordinate and perform outreach activities to families who have children with disabilities both virtually and in person
• Coordinate and perform outreach activities to community providers to promote referrals to the Family Resource Center and track in ALICE
• Collaborate with Help Me Grow San Mateo County (HMG SMC) team and accept warm referrals from HMG SMC team
• Continue and expand parent support activities
• Actively engage and participate in FRC training events and support groups
• Actively engage and participate in team meetings including Case Review Meetings, Staff Meetings and Reflective Practice Meetings
• 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.

• Education preferred in child-development, social work, psychology, or related field
• Relevant work experience with families and children birth through age 22
• 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
• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination + first booster

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

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