Lead Family Coordinator - Educational Service District 112 : Job Details

Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : ESD 112 - Vancouver, WAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202402523Department: STUDENT & SCHOOL SUCCESSOpening Date: 11/22/2024Closing Date: ContinuousThank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV and General Responsibilities Under the direction of the LINKS Project Manager, the Lead Family Coordinator supports increased access and connection to the children's behavioral health system in the Educational Service District 112 region. The Lead Family Coordinator is a liaison between state and community-based organizations, educational systems, and the youth and families they serve. The Lead Family Coordinator assists in identifying system gaps and needs and collaborates with local, regional and state youth serving systems to address these gaps. Utilizing personal experience, the Lead Family Coordinator will provide peer support for families and caregivers navigating the mental health services system.Salary:The full pay range for this position is $47,103.95 - $57,311.94. Offers are made at the entry level of the range. Assignment:The person in this role will work full-time, 200 days per year. We have two vacancies available.First review of applications will be December 16, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled for January 2025. Anticipated start date is February 2025.A complete application will include:

Work history going back 10 years (if applicable)

At least three professional reference's contact information

A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position

A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application

A copy of your Associate's degree or higher, if applicable

Essential Functions/Other Functions Essential Function:

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to prioritize, negotiate and achieve the goals of the system of care.

Lead parent and community engagement activities for the systems of care.

Provide Peer-to-Peer Support, build and strengthen family involvement to influence and understand behavioral health services.

Provide families with tools to advocate for their child in youth serving systems.

Identify specific family engagement practices and programs to increase the level and frequency of family engagement.

Identify community-based organizations and BIPOC-focused organizations, working with children, youth and families underrepresented in children's behavioral health services.

Meet with local community based organizations who support children's behavioral health services.

Assess the strategies implemented by community-based organizations and help identify gaps in services and supports, and opportunities to expand and/or create new services and programs offered by community-based organizations.

Support the evaluation of the System of Care.

Other Functions:

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health and experience working with children, youth and their families with behavioral health needs and/or disabilities, OR an Associate's degree or higher and two years of experience working with family engagement professionals, families of children with behavioral health needs and/or disabilities, OR a High School diploma or GED and lived experience advocating for children's behavioral health in the social service system and working with family engagement professionals.

Experience building relationships across diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual.

Experience working in schools.

Experience working with social services.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Valid driver's license.

Travel to districts in the ESD 112 region.

Flexible and extended hours may be required to accomodate meetings or travel.

Employment Requirements:

Successful completion of a criminal history records and fingerprint background check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Notice of Non-DiscriminationESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-###-####,
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-###-####,
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-###-####,

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-###-####.We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more! Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health and experience working with children, youth and their families with behavioral health needs and/or disabilities, OR an Associate's degree or higher and two years of experience working with family engagement professionals, families of children with behavioral health needs and/or disabilities, OR a High School diploma or GED and lived experience advocating for children's behavioral health in the social service system and working with family engagement professionals?

• BA in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health and experience working with children, youth and their families with behavioral health needs and/or disabilities.
• AA or higher and two years of experience working with family engagement professionals, families of children with behavioral health needs and/or disabilities.
• High School diploma or GED and lived experience advocating for children's behavioral health in the social service system and working with family engagement professionals.
• None of the above

02 Do you have experience building relationships across diverse populations?

• YES
• NO

03 Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.Note: For the purpose of this question, convicted includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes. 04 If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;b. The name and address of the arresting agency;c. The date of the arrest;d. The final disposition, if any;e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; andg. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process. 05 Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation. 06 Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation. 07 Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes, I have never been convicted
• No, I have been convicted

08 Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

09 APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

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