What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Outreach Specialist position at Nevada PEP?
Join us in increasing opportunities for home, community, and school success for individuals with disabilities, including those with behavioral healthcare needs.
The Family Outreach Specialist is generally responsible for outreach to community groups, schools, and families. The Family Outreach Specialist provides support and information relevant to family needs. An ideal candidate for this position is a parent, or family member with lived experience raising a child with a disability or behavioral healthcare needs. Other valued skills include:
- · the ability to develop a good working relationship with the community organizations, diverse populations, and the general public;
- · a team building attitude, ability to positively work with co-workers and volunteers;
- · experience providing non-judgmental family peer support.
Job details:
Salary $16 - $17 an hour
Full-time
Qualifications:
- * High school or equivalent (Required)
- * Work authorization (Required)
- * Nevada Driver's License (Preferred)
About Nevada PEP:
- · PEP services are about empowering families to be life-long advocates for their children through education and skill building. PEP recognizes that parents are experts on their children; and must learn about disabilities, intervention needs, and how to develop a support system to meet those needs.
- · Over the years, not only has PEP made a difference in the individual lives of families, PEP has also made a positive impact for child and family services through community collaboration, public awareness, partnering with professionals, and system advocacy efforts.
- · Nevada PEP is an equal opportunity employer, offering a comprehensive benefit plan for eligible employees.
Benefits’ Package Include:
- · Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- · Vacation
- · Sick Leave
- · Direct Deposit
- · Paid time off on Federal Holidays your Birthday!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17