Family Support Coordinator

Job ID # - 877 Position: Family Supports Coordinator Department: Family Supports Schedule: Full-Time Pay Rate: $23.00-$25.00 About Us The Arc of Bristol County provides innovative services and programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and exceptional support, we promote growth, inclusion, and innovation for people of all abilities.

Benefits*: Voluntary Retirement 403(b) Life Insurance Health Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Pet Insurance Mileage Reimbursement The Family Support Coordinator provides family support through service navigation, resource coordination, referrals, trainings, and person-centered planning.

This role will collaborate with individuals, families, guardians, and community partners to identify needs, connect to services, support transitions, and advocate for individual rights and dignity.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required Must be at least 18 years of age Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred, or 2-5 years of related experience Working knowledge of resources, benefits, and services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and ability to make sound clinical decisions Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance required Ability to successfully pass required criminal background checks Job Responsibilities: Responsibilities are based on the needs, goals, and preferences of individuals and families and may vary accordingly Utilize “Charting the Life.

Course” frameworks to facilitate and support person and family centered planning. Work with families to encourage active family involvement and to identify families’ strengths; provide consultation to identify interests and needs for purposes of developing activities and service options; provide information regarding generic resources and services; and work with families to maximize their natural support.

Regular travel throughout the service area is required to conduct home visits, attend meetings, and provide support and coordination services to individuals and families. Provide the following contracted services: Information and Referral Family Trainings Family Networking and Support Community Connections & Resources Service Navigation Administration of Flexible Funding Collaborate with community resources and services, State Departments, disability specific services to determine how best to meet the needs of families/individuals.

Provide support to families during transition periods of time such as from early intervention to school or from child to adult service systems. Assist families in recruitment of family managed staff and provide information regarding tax responsibilities to these families. Provide assistance with emergency respite placements.

Use of a personal vehicle is required for work-related travel. Perform other duties as assigned. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at The Arc of Bristol County! *Benefits eligibility is based on full-time hours.

Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear.

The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.