Information & Referral Coordinator, Spanish & English
Bachelor's
$26 - $27 USD hourly
Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - SeaTac, WA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $26.00 - $27.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, The Information and Referral (I&R) Coordinator, Spanish & English:
· Responds to questions from individuals, families, and community about disability services and supports, in Spanish or English as needed
· Informs and provides outreach about developmental disabilities, disability support services, special education services, and other related topics through workshops and community events;
· Collaborates with all outreach and advocacy teams to support individual, family, and systems advocacy
Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of one year’s experience interacting with and supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families
Ability to interact with individuals with IDD and their families or care providers in a sensitive, respectful, and confidential manner
Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse economic, ethnic, and social backgrounds
Ability to learn about IDD and community resources through experience, on-the-job training, and other professional development opportunities and to successfully relay that information to individuals with IDD and their families
Ability to explain things in plain language, so people with cognitive disabilities or those who do not speak English as a first language understand
Ability to learn and implement State of Washington Mandatory Reporting requirements for children and vulnerable adults
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with a tea
Strong organizational skills
Ability to be self-directed and to work independently and as a team member
Ability to set professional boundaries
Ability to persevere in the face of obstacles
Tech Proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Forms; One Drive and SharePoint, Teams, etc)
Simple graphic design for event flyers (Canva)
Zoom webinar platform; and other required technology
Education
Preferred bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from a recognized, accredited college or university. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
OR a combination of education, experience, and measurable performance that demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of this position.
PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENT
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to use phone, email, and internet with ease
Ability to travel anywhere in King County as needed (if driving, must have a WA driver’s license and car insurance; if not driving, ability to be punctual when traveling anywhere in King County)
Ability to bring resource materials to community events
Work hours typically occur between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday-Friday with some flexibility
Requires some evening and weekend work with advanced notice/planning
Regular presence in our main office, The Arc Legacy Center in SeaTac. During a 60-day onboarding position we will require 3 days a week in-office; ongoing we require 2 days in-person, either at the office or in the community
Accommodation to meet these requirements may be available upon request
· Responds to questions from individuals, families, and community about disability services and supports, in Spanish or English as needed
· Informs and provides outreach about developmental disabilities, disability support services, special education services, and other related topics through workshops and community events;
· Collaborates with all outreach and advocacy teams to support individual, family, and systems advocacy
Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of one year’s experience interacting with and supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families
Ability to interact with individuals with IDD and their families or care providers in a sensitive, respectful, and confidential manner
Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse economic, ethnic, and social backgrounds
Ability to learn about IDD and community resources through experience, on-the-job training, and other professional development opportunities and to successfully relay that information to individuals with IDD and their families
Ability to explain things in plain language, so people with cognitive disabilities or those who do not speak English as a first language understand
Ability to learn and implement State of Washington Mandatory Reporting requirements for children and vulnerable adults
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with a tea
Strong organizational skills
Ability to be self-directed and to work independently and as a team member
Ability to set professional boundaries
Ability to persevere in the face of obstacles
Tech Proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Forms; One Drive and SharePoint, Teams, etc)
Simple graphic design for event flyers (Canva)
Zoom webinar platform; and other required technology
Education
Preferred bachelor’s degree in social work or related field from a recognized, accredited college or university. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
OR a combination of education, experience, and measurable performance that demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of this position.
PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENT
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to use phone, email, and internet with ease
Ability to travel anywhere in King County as needed (if driving, must have a WA driver’s license and car insurance; if not driving, ability to be punctual when traveling anywhere in King County)
Ability to bring resource materials to community events
Work hours typically occur between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday-Friday with some flexibility
Requires some evening and weekend work with advanced notice/planning
Regular presence in our main office, The Arc Legacy Center in SeaTac. During a 60-day onboarding position we will require 3 days a week in-office; ongoing we require 2 days in-person, either at the office or in the community
Accommodation to meet these requirements may be available upon request