Description West Virginia University Research Corporation is seeking applications for a (Hybrid) Part-Time Parent Network Specialist for the Center for Excellence in Disabilities in Counties Wood or Logan About the Opportunity The purpose of this position is to provide resources and support to improve the quality of life for families and children enrolled in the Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) program through the WV Department of Health and Human Resources (WVDHHR). Children who qualify include children with complex medical conditions and/or children in foster care. The Parent Network Specialist works as a member of regional three person teams that include a CSHCN nurse and licensed social worker. The Parent Network Specialist will conduct activities to support the team in assisting families managing their child's health care services. Helps parents/caretakers understand their central role in managing their child's medical needs, making informed decisions about their child's care, and engaging them in healthy behaviors. The applicant would possess basic decision-making skills, good interpersonal skills, and resourceful problem-solving ability within available guides and precedents. Work effort impacts client services, program and project image, with nominal liabilities. What you'll do: Receives and responds to referrals to assist families in self-managing their child's health care services. Organizes and/or participates in outreach activities including resource fairs and other community events to inform target populations of the services available through the program - Collaborates with other CED and state university programming Familiarizes with community resources and services that might benefit target populations - Shares expertise with team. Provides organizational tools and guidance to families who have a need for more intensive support. Provides families with information about upcoming opportunities/local community events that are inclusive, accessible, and promote health & fitness, emotional competence, and socially engaging activities. Coach families on self-advocacy skills. Provides families with information about the IEP process. Provides families with information about their child's educational rights. Attends Circle of Parent support group model training and facilitates support groups. Attends required trainings and keeps current with required certifications Serves as parent-faculty In the WVU Family Experience/Project DOCC (Delivery of Chronic Care) simulation. - Participates in meetings with the CSHCN social worker or nurse on cases that the Parent Network Specialist has been involved in or may soon become involved in. Regularly participates in local Family Resource Network meetings and other social service groups statewide. Participate in the Medical Advisory Board meetings. Conducts surveys, facilitates community meetings, and guides conversations in order to gather input from families about their experiences and needs. Assists families with the completion of self-assessments. Reports activities to program manager and records data according to established program guidelines. Participates in program development and improvement through periodic reviews of policies, procedures, promotional materials, and other components of program effectiveness. Assists in the review of new policies and strategic planning including the Block Grant application as requested. -... For full info follow application link.

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