Parent Counselor, Bilingual
Company: Matrix Parents Network
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Title: - Parent Counselor, Bilingual (Spanish), Special
Needs - Locally-BasedReports to: -Director of Parent Services
-Company OverviewMatrix Parent Network, located in San Rafael, CA,
has provided support to parents and families with children with
special needs since 1983. We serve Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa,
Glenn, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Solano,
Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba counties. Matrix provides
various forms of support to parents, including -a parent
call-center and family resource center that provides support and
referrals to parents, educational workshops and training, peer
support in English and Spanish, educational materials, and support
to parents and families during IEP/school meetings. We are excited
about the opportunities to expand our support and services to
parents and families with children with special needs.Position
Overview: Mentor families of children (birth to 26 years-old) with
special needs or at -risk for special needs by providing
information, resources, and support to help build their -confidence
and advocacy skills. Services are provided by phone and one on one
consultation, through -trainings and workshops (can be virtual) and
in collaborative meetings with agencies and -professionals. The
preferred candidate is a parent of a child with special needs. This
is a -part-time to full-time position -with potential to work in
Sonoma, Solano, Napa or Marin -Counties depending on community
needs. Applicants must live and work in the area where services are
-delivered. $500 signing bonus for successful applicant once
training period is complete.Job Duties:--- - - Evaluate the needs
of parents related to their child's development, understanding - -
- of services, parenting and advocacy skills--- - - Provide
supportive communication, respecting cultural and individual
differences--- - - Model collaboration, problem-solving and
organization -for parents--- - - Provide referrals, resources and
information on development, special needs, and systems such - - - -
as Special Education, Regional Centers, and Early Start--- - -
Conduct trainings for parents and professionals and facilitate
support groups--- - - Participate in public awareness activities,
community, and inter-agency meetings--- - - Maintain paperwork,
manage time-sensitive services and record client information and
data--- - - Engage in a program of professional
developmentRequirements:--- - - Must have experience with families
of children with special needs--- - - Spanish/English fluency in
verbal and written communication skills -as well as cultural - - -
- competency with the Spanish speaking community--- - - Ability to
work in emotionally-charged and stressful situations--- - -
Computer and data/information management and organizational
skills--- - - Ability to communicate clearly and work
collaboratively Please send cover letter and resume -to
beths@matrixparents.org.All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
-religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin or any other status protected -by applicable laws or
regulations.Matrix is an equal opportunity employerMain office -
2400 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903 -Powered by JazzHR
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