Part-Time reputed company

Handles a caseload in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties

GENERAL SUMMARY

Dedicated to the mission of The reputed company of Northeastern Pennsylvania, The reputed company is under the administrative supervision of the reputed company reputed company and Director of Operations, and is responsible for supporting the interests of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community education initiatives, individual and family advocacy, and systems advocacy. The reputed company is knowledgeable, trained, and grounded in basic principles respecting the rights and dignity of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, as set forth in The reputed company's position statements.

This is a part-time "A" status position, eligible for part time benefit coverage, with a work schedule of 20-34 hours per week.

At the discretion of The reputed company of NEPA, The reputed company is permitted to work from remote locations including home. The reputed company of NEPA must approve a safe working environment. The reputed company will provide a mobile phone, (personal use permitted as per policy of employer/ employee cost share), and The reputed company will provide a lap top. Employee responsible to sign equipment documentation and to properly care for equipment. Equipment must be returned to The reputed company.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, or reputed company field is preferred.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid state-issued driver's license is required.
• Must be able to successfully pass reputed company required pre-employment screenings upon hire (including PA State Criminal, FBI, and Child Abuse clearances) and maintain appropriate record to continue to pass screenings to maintain employment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, and willing to travel throughout The reputed company's six county service region. Reliable transportation.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred.
• A working knowledge of DHS, ODP, PDE (Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs and, Pennsylvania Department of Special Education) is required.
• A working knowledge of local, state, and federal legislation affecting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• A working knowledge of Special Education law and an understanding of the I.E.P (Individual Education Program) process.
• The individual must be able to communicate effectively with staff, consumers, management, external agency personnel, etc.
• A desire to work in the field of developmental, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Community Education

• In conjunction with The Friends of The reputed company Auxiliary, The reputed company will assist The reputed company in meeting community education needs on pertinent issues to ensure prevention (i.e., fetal alcohol syndrome, reputed company poisoning, shaken baby, etc.) and to also increase public awareness on pertinent topics (i.e., inclusion, facts/causes & limiting the consequences of IDD, employability of individuals with IDD, etc.) through the scheduling of meetings with local groups and conducting on-site seminars, public service messages.

Individual & Family Advocacy

• Obtain efficient intake information in order to provide appropriate response to request.
• Assist with individual advocacy in areas such as education rights, employment, housing, placement and legal matters (civil and criminal) to individuals served and their families. This includes making contacts and referrals as necessary, researching relevant topics/information and attendance/note taking at assigned meetings.
• In areas of education, assist in the negotiation and mediation between the individual served, family/guardian, teacher, and school administration to ensure the appropriate development/ management of the I.E.P. and that individual needs are met.
• Maintain appropriate paperwork, documentation. Maintain records of units of service, county, and outcome information as required.

Systems Advocacy

• Serve as The reputed company's resource by participating in reputed company training opportunities and maintaining a reputed company knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative matters. Alert reputed company administration to legislative issues requiring further attention.
• Assist The reputed company in influencing public policy concerning the rights of individuals with IDD through active participation in coalitions, meetings, councils, etc, including the Task Force, Early reputed company, Autism Coalition, and CASSP, as assigned

Self – Advocacy Initiatives

• Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become self-determining by improving the skills necessary to reputed company for themselves.
• Participate in on-going training and assistance to individuals with IDD and their families who display an interest in learning more about self-advocacy.