Title Code: Specialist: Family Outreach Infant & Toddler Program (ITP) JOB SUMMARY Provides a variety of family support services to parents of young children with disabilities. This includes individual and group counseling, assistance with locating community and health-related resources, parent-to-parent linkages, crisis intervention and related services. Provides information and referral to individuals and organizations seeking information about early intervention services. Works with individuals and organizations within the school system as well as other public, nonprofit and private child-serving agencies. Additional Work Days/Hours Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed: Evenings/Nights Weekends ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides family support and counseling to an average monthly caseload of 25 parents and family members experiencing stress as a result of having young children with disabilities. Provides information to families on a range of topics – community preschools, scholarships for community-based preschools, parent to parent hook ups, etc. Conducts support groups for families on a variety of topics related to disabilities; periodically conduct the “Positive Solutions for Families – Addressing Challenging Behaviors” four session workshop. Assesses family needs, prioritizes critical areas of concern and links families to resources. Provides emergency services to families as needed. This can include but is not limited to accessing food, housing services, avoiding power cutoffs or evictions, helping to navigate health care resources, linking families to the Exceptional Family Member Program or Department of Social Services. Develops and strengthens relationships with representatives of public and private child-serving agencies throughout the county. Supports families in 1:1 or group settings as they transition from Part C to Part B [this will be modified with the advent of the IFSP extension]. Updates the ITP website with information about services for families. Serve as liaison from ITP to MSDE for family support services training; attends service coordination meetings Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Bachelor's Degree in education, counseling, social work, family studies, or psychology from a regionally accredited college or university required. Experience Three (3) years experience in a counseling capacity, preferred, some teaching experience may be accepted in lieu of counseling experience required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics Knowledge of public school organization, instruction, professional development, and school and community resources. Excellent facilitation skills. Strong leadership, problem-solving, human relations, consulting, advisory and organizational skills. Knowledge of current training and professional development methods and techniques. Ability to develop effective working relationships with school-based and central office staff; Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form. Job requires direct in-person provision of service, therefore punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential.. Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred). Licenses and Certifications Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and Daily access to reliable transportation. Driving Requirements Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position. LEADERSHIP ROLE N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. No special vision requirements Work Environment Location Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time Noise Level Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Weight & Force Lifting and carrying requirements None: Travel Requirements 10% monthly day travel within the county to homes, schools for meetings, or community locations. JOB INFORMATION Approved Date:10/1/2023 Established Date:9/1/2009 Title Code:D05658 Title:SPECIALIST: FAMILY OUTREACH INFANT & TODDLER PROGRAM (ITP) Reports to Generic:Coordinator Reports to Specific:COORDINATOR: BIRTH TO FIVE ORGANIZATION Division:Deputy Superintendent Office Business Unit:Academics Department:Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Negotiated Agreement:N/A HR JOB INFORMATION Unit:V Days Worked:260 FLSA Exemption Status:Exempt Grade:PG12 Click HERE https://www.aacps.org/Page/1623 to view salary scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 5 - Professional Staff). Essential Job: Months Worked:12 Hours Worked:8 Job Family:Educational Support Services Sub-Function:Family Partnerships VR# 23078