What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Coordinator position at Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS)?
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.
- Overseeing and attending monthly meetings for the Family Support Council
- Responsible for all events and activities for the Family Support Council.
Job requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred with extensive knowledge of individuals with disabilities and their families. Candidates must have a valid New Hampshire drivers automobile insurance, good driving record, and a clean criminal record.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
If you are vaccinated you are not required to wear a mask. If you are unvaccinated, you are required to wear a mask.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location