Parent Resource Advocate (Part-Time; Located in Walthill, NE)
University of Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE · 4 mo ago
ManagementPart-time
About the role
The Parent Resource Advocate must have knowledge of lifespan disability services and supports across the lifespan and region. The ideal candidate must have skills and background that would allow for effective participation in multiple discipline and multidisciplinary medical clinics. They must have personal experience in navigating service delivery systems which include medical services, school services, school transition services (up to age 21), and health and welfare services. Preference will be given to a parent or family member of children or youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and/or disabilities who can offer peer-to-peer mentoring to support families who are receiving services at MMI.Responsibilities
- Participate in multiple discipline and multidisciplinary medical clinics
- Navigate service delivery systems including medical services, school services, school transition services (up to age 21), and health and welfare services
- Offer peer-to-peer mentoring to support families receiving services at MMI
- Have personal experience in navigating service delivery systems
Requirements
- Knowledge of lifespan disability services and supports across the lifespan and region
- Skills and background allowing for effective participation in multiple discipline and multidisciplinary medical clinics
- Personal experience in navigating service delivery systems including medical services, school services, school transition services (up to age 21), and health and welfare services
- Preference given to a parent or family member of children or youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) and/or disabilities who can offer peer-to-peer mentoring to support families receiving services at MMI
Qualifications
- Experience in navigating service delivery systems
- Knowledge of lifespan disability services and supports
- Skills and background for effective participation in medical clinics
Skills
- Peer-to-peer mentoring skills
- Ability to navigate complex service delivery systems
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional development opportunities