Family Resources Coordinator, Early Support for Infants & Toddlers Program (Full time)
Job Description
Children’s Therapy Center is seeking a Family Resources Coordinator (FRC) to join our Team in Tacoma, WA. Family Resources Coordinators coordinate access to early supports services through Children’s Therapy Center Early Supports for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT Program), serving families of qualifying children ages 0 - 3. They serve as the family’s primary contact person while they are receiving early supports services and ensure that all services are provided in compliance with Part C regulations.
FRCs facilitate the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for each family that will provide family supports and help each child reach their full potential. They ensure that services are provided in natural environments within the home and community settings.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
AA degree or relevant experience in field related to social services or early child development, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Master’s degree, also encouraged to apply.
Relevant education and/or experience in case management, social work/social welfare, family studies, infant mental health, early childhood development, and/or special education
Strong knowledge of child development (birth to three)
Relevant education and/or experience working with families and young children in multi-cultural setting preferred, or highly motivated to learn.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey thoughts and express ideas effectively using various oral, written, visual, and/or non-verbal skills.
Effective listening skills, including the ability to recognize, comprehend and appreciate various perspectives and diverse points of view.
Organized and detail oriented, with the ability to organize work to meet various commitments and responsibilities.
Ability to anticipate potential challenges, and adjust to changes as needed.
Collaborative and participatory; serves as an active member of the team, inviting diverse perspectives to support organizational priorities and common goals.
Demonstrated the ability to include, value, respect, and engage perspectives that cross cultural backgrounds, lived experiences, and diverse points of view.
Strong decision-making skills, including the ability to complete duties factoring appropriate or relevant details, considerations, and input from all individuals impacted.
Consciously and intentionally operates with self-awareness; consistently seeking opportunities to learning and grow in proactive and respectful ways
Experience and training in infant mental health, psychotherapy, and attachment theory
Experience and training in related systems (i.e. foster care/child welfare)
Strong word processing and proficient with MS Word and Outlook
Valid Washington State driver’s license and valid automobile insurance including access to reliable personal transportation
Bilingual, English-and Spanish-speaking skills are a plus
Current CPR and First Aid certification, required
Additional Information
Schedule:
This position operates onsite, in-person, and is available a full time 40 hours per week.
Compensation & Benefits:
Children’s Therapy Center offers equitable and competitive pay commensurate with job-related experience and education. The pay rate range for this position is $22.85-35.70 per hour dependent on related experience and education.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and continuing education benefits. Supplemental/premium insurance options are also available. Eligible employees can enroll in our retirement plan with their first paycheck and will be eligible for company contributions after their first year of employment.
Children’s Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire candidates that reflect diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultural histories. We continually seek to understand, acknowledge and appreciate our differences, engaging with an attitude of respectful curiosity, and a growth-mindset. We believe everyone has the right to be respected and valued.
Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, and our values, Children’s Therapy Center provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship including consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.