Work for F.A.C.T.
We are always on the lookout for people who have what it takes to support the family members of children with disabilities.
If you would like to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve, and you are interested in the job openings listed below, send your resume to the email provided.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Current Job Openings
Educational Advocate
Job Summary
If you are a person who would be interested in making a difference for families that include a child or young adult with a disability we have an exciting position as an Educational Advocate available. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of life experience and/or training in educational advocacy. They will have knowledge and/or a familiarity with IDEA, 504 laws, and the IEP process. Essential skills include the ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, maintain confidentiality, and build and maintain effective relationships. Data entry skills are a must as is a general knowledge of common computer programs. Being a parent or close family member of an individual with a disability is essential. A high school diploma or GED is required. An Educational Advocate must be able to work flexible hours and have reliable transportation. An ability to organize, problem solve, follow up and maintain a consistent course will be necessary.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Support families in school meetings
- Data entry for all activities
- Manage caseload and schedule
- Provide non-judgmental support to families
Qualifications and Skills
- Personal experience going through the IEP process with a child/young adult
- Being aware of educational laws and school procedures
- Ability to problem solve, negotiate, and collaborate
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to relate educational law with specific situations
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance offered
- Matching retirement plan offered after one year
If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume to:
F.A.C.T.
Attn: Heather Lytle
800 Friedens Rd. Ste. 200
St. Charles, MO 63303
You may also fill out the application online at Indeed.
Parent Support Partner – St. Louis County (You can also view this job on Indeed)
Job Summary
If you are a person who would be interested in impacting and making a difference in the lives of families that include a person with a Developmental Disability we have an exciting full time position as a Family Support Partner available.
Job Responsibilities
- A Parent Support Partner offers mentoring and support to families that include a person with a developmental disability by offering system navigation, emotional support, and knowledge of community resources.
- A Parent Support Partner must have a child with a developmental disability.
- The eligible candidate must have progressed far enough along in their own parental journey that they are now capable of supporting another parent who is experiencing similar challenges in finding resources, navigating systems, and handling day to day life.
- Communicates with customers to determine level of understanding of their child’s diagnosis and situation, and has the ability to offer related information.
- Assists the family in identifying their natural supports.
- Assist the family in identifying their child’s strengths and the strengths of the family.
- Attends community meetings with the family when necessary to support the family and model effective advocacy skills.
- Maintains well-organized records, accurate case notes, with timely computer entry.
- Accurate tracking of all time spent with each customer.
- Has the ability to problem solve, think outside of the box, and collaborate with community partners.
- Knowledge of area resources and how to access them.
- Familiarity with the Department of Mental Health’s Regional Center as well as eligibility standards needed for applicable services.
- Must have organizational skills, be able to use technology on the go including a cell phone, tablet, wifi, and be comfortable traveling within the county to family’s homes.
Qualifications and Skills
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of training or related experience and have the following requirements or skills:
- Have a high school diploma or have obtained a GED.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills as well as an ability to work with community professionals at a variety of levels.
- Reliable transportation.
- Parent or family member of an individual with a developmental disability.
- Basic computer skills, ability to type, and the ability to use basic office equipment such as a copier and a fax machine.
- Flexible schedule (some evening meetings required).
- Must live in St. Louis County, or be knowledgeable of services and resources in St. Louis County.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $29,000.00 to $30,000.00 /year
Application Questions
- How many years of lived experience do you have?
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Do you have a Driver’s License?
- Are you the Parent of a child with a disability?
- Do you have vehicle insurance?
- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
Family Support Program- Family Support Partner – St. Charles County (2 openings)
If you are a person who would be interested in impacting and making a difference in the lives of people and families that include children with Developmental Disabilities we have an exciting full time position as a Family Support Partner available. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of training or related experience and have the following requirements or skills:
- Have a high school diploma or have obtained a GED.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- The ability to meet productivity requirements
- Excellent communication skills as well as an ability to work with community professionals at a variety of levels.
- Reliable transportation.
- Parent or family member of an individual with a developmental disability.
- Computer skills including:
- Using a laptop and WiFi out in the community
- Using a database
- Using Outlook and Microsoft Word
- The ability to type at least 35 words per minute
- The ability to use basic office equipment such as a copier and a fax machine.
- Flexible schedule (evening meetings required).
If you are interested in any of these opportunities please send your resume to:
F.A.C.T.
Attn: Heather Lytle
800 Friedens Rd. Ste. 200
St. Charles, MO 63303
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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