What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Coordinator position at Lakes Region Community Services Council?
Description
Lakes Region Community Services is accepting applications for a full time Family Support Coordinator. The Family Support Coordinator will provide information and support families through the creation of connections with other families. They will also organize and support social opportunities for adults.
Essential Job Functions
- Connect Region 3 families that have similarity of special needs, age, geographical location, and other relevant factors.
- Follow up and monitor family connections made – for initial and ongoing quality of helpfulness.
- Provide information and referral to families with members with special needs and others in the community.
- Develop and mail an ongoing electronic newsletter with the purpose of keeping families and individuals informed of upcoming events, trainings, and legislative information.
- Ability to work independently and maintain a working knowledge of applicable state and federal program regulations.
- Maintains communication with other human service agencies, and strives to achieve collaboration whenever possible.
- Work closely with Family Support Resource Coordinators to ensure submission of proper paperwork within LRCS policies and procedures that are submitted for; respite, e-mods, Pre-Authorization packets and Waitlist packets.
- Develops community awareness and acceptance of children and adults with disabilities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree is required with extensive knowledge of individuals with disabilities and their families. Candidates must have a valid New Hampshire driver’s automobile insurance, good driving record, and a clean criminal record.