Spanish Family Resource Coordinator
About Kindering
Kindering, a not-for-profit neurodevelopmental center, has provided comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families since 1962. We are committed to creating and providing superior, individualized, family-centered services for children who are disabled, medically fragile, or vulnerable because of abuse or neglect. Kindering is dedicated to maintaining a highly trained, licensed, and certified team of professionals. Current services include comprehensive developmental assessments, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special education, family counseling, a feeding team, childcare consultation, parenting education, and family resource coordination.
Here at Kindering, we are dedicated to our vision for equity I Belong, our work towards eradicating the systemic, racial, and oppressive barriers in society so that everyone can succeed. We are a proud, equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community, and actively encourage people from marginalized backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and refugees.
Purpose
Provide access to coordinated services across agencies for young children with developmental disabilities and their families in compliance with Part C. All contacts, both verbal and written, with Spanish-speaking families are offered in their native language.
This is a 40 hour per week position that works Monday-Friday with 38 total days off and up to 11 paid holidays off per year. $1800 bilingual stipend/year if eligible. Kinderings full time employees are provided comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental benefits with a Health Savings Account (HSA) for qualified individuals, company-paid life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 403(b), paid and elective time off, tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities, Mimi Siegel Fellowship, and Department of Health License reimbursement, and more. To view all the benefits in detail,click here.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Interpret for Spanish-speaking families on an as-needed basis
Manage referrals and schedule developmental evaluation to determine eligibility for Part C services
Serve as point of contact in helping parents obtain needed services (both within Kindering and the community), funds and assistance
Coordinate evaluations and assessments and identify service providers available to the child and family
Maintain documentation of FRC activities in each childs file and collectively for agency records, billing, and tracking
Communicate and collaborate with insurance billing, service providers, school districts, and other agencies as needed
Facilitate development, scheduling and review of Individual Family Service Plans, helping create and monitor functional, family-centered goals
Ensure compliance of Kindering, IDEA Part C, and school district policies, procedures, and timelines
Provide care and program planning, coordination, anticipatory guidance for complex health needs, assistance to access services both within Kindering and in the community), resource development, interagency coordination, quality management and administration to support Medicaid programs
Maintain confidentiality of all client information
Translate professional reports into Spanish regularly, as well asother agency forms and paperwork on an as needed basis
Help transition families to other services when child exits Kindering
Complete other duties as assigned
Required Education & Experience
B.A. /B.S. degree in a field related to social services or early support services preferred, A.A. degree or equivalent experience accepted as well
Experience working in a field of social services or early support highly preferred
High degree of fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English is required
Minimum Prerequisites
Be able, upon hire, to be trained by and registered with the DSHS Infant Toddler Early Support Program and King County ICC
Pass the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) criminal history and background check, as well as the FBI fingerprint check
Strictly maintain the confidentiality of all client information in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies
Demonstrate proficiency in word processing and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and Access
Possess a valid Washington State driver's license and maintain valid automobile insurance coverage
Have access to a dependable personal vehicle for transportation purposes
Possess the physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis test result
Provide proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines, or submit a titer test result demonstrating immunity*
Experience and comfort with interacting with diverse populations
Strong teamwork skills
Ability to demonstrate reliability and punctuality
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
Note: Kindering requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and MMR or apply for and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $36.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
No weekends
Work Location: In person