Family Support Specialist - OCALI
3 days ago
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Summary
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio is seeking a Family Support Specialist for OCALI to join their team in Columbus, OH. The role involves providing guidance to families of young children with disabilities to ensure access to early identification services.
About the Role
As a Family Support Specialist, you will act as a peer mentor, aiding families in navigating early screening, evaluation, and referral services. You will empower families with information and support, collaborate with local medical providers, and engage in community outreach activities to promote access to resources for children with developmental delays.
About You
Required:
- Must be a member of the local community and have lived experience as a parent of a child with autism.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Empathetic and compassionate attitude towards families facing developmental concerns.
- Ability to work collaboratively with community agencies.
Preferred:
- Experience in a peer support or advocacy role.
- Experience with applications and online environments including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Forms, Excel, Teams/Zoom, and SharePoint.
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
The ESC of Central Ohio responds to the needs of our partners and provides services to support quality educational opportunities for all students.
Columbus, OH