The Arc Williamson County
Family Support Coordinator
The Arc Williamson County
Job Summary
The Family Support Program is a statewide program administered by the State of Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Services and managed in Williamson County by The Arc Williamson County. The program is designed to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to remain together in their homes and communities by providing financial assistance and community resource information. The Family Support Coordinator is a part-time position (25 hours per week) overseeing the program in Williamson County.The Family Support Program is a statewide program administered by the State of Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Services and managed in Williamson County by The Arc Williamson County. The program is designed to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to remain together in their homes and communities by providing financial assistance and community resource information. The Family Support Coordinator is a part-time position (25 hours per week) overseeing the program in Williamson County.The Family Support Program is a statewide program administered by the State of Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Services and managed in Williamson County by The Arc Williamson County. The program is designed to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to remain together in their homes and communities by providing financial assistance and community resource information. The Family Support Coordinator is a part-time position (25 hours per week) overseeing the program in Williamson County.
Job Responsibilities
Complete all training requirements set forth by the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for Family Support Staff including annual trainings
Answer phone and e-mail inquiries about Family Support
Identify eligible families and with their participation, determine their needs and preferences for services and develop a written plan for the delivery and payment for services
Maintain a spreadsheet of contacts of those who have inquired about Family Support, requested an application, waiting list, etc.
Review invoices within 7 days of receipt for completeness and reimburse by direct deposit or check
Maintain Family Support Quickbooks account and the Family Support Reimbursement Spreadsheet and submit monthly for payment
Maintain all records per DIDD contract
Maintain local Family Support Council which meets quarterly and attend Family Support Coordinator, Regional and State meetings as needed
Provide on-going outreach in the community
Publish The Arc Advocate Newsletter monthly including information about Family Support
Maintain Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Accounts for the agency
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the human services fields; or a bachelor’s degree in a non-related field plus one year of relevant experience in the disability field; or an associate degree plus two years of relevant experience in the disability field; or four years of relevant experience in the disability field
Knowledge of the community and familiar with resources available
Knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office
Have a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance
Resident of Williamson County preferred
Bilingual (English-Spanish) a HUGE plus
Additional Information
Benefits
Flexible work schedule, working from home possible, 12 paid holidays
How to Apply
Send Resume to Katy Clouse kacarc@thearcwc.org or by fax to 615-790-5891
Details
- Date Posted: April 1, 2022
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
- Service Area: Other
- Start Date: 05/16/2022
- Salary Range: $20 to $22.50 an hour depending on experience
- Working Hours: Flexible