Down syndrome Outreach Coordinator
The Arc of Whatcom County has an opening for a Down syndrome Outreach Coordinator. Down syndrome Outreach (DsO) is a program of The Arc of Whatcom County whose mission is to advocate for the rights, promote the potential and abilities, and create a supportive and inclusive community for people with Down syndrome, their families, and individuals whose lives include a person with Down syndrome.
This part-time position will provide support to families with individuals with Down syndrome; Coordinate family support events; Meet with newly diagnosed families with Down syndrome, or families new to Whatcom County, to offer information on resources; Collaborate with agencies serving children with special health care needs to ensure families of children who have Down syndrome are adequately served. This position is 5 hours/week with some seasonal variation related to larger events.
Qualifying candidates must be a parent, sibling or family member of an individual with Down syndrome. Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume to admin@arcwhatcom.org . No phone calls please.
This position closes December 20, 2019.
Self Advocacy Coordinator
The Arc of Whatcom County has an opening for a Self Advocacy Coordinator. This part-time position provides support to and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to increase opportunities for meaningful choice in their lives. The Coordinator supports self advocates to understand their rights and responsibilities as participating members of their community, to learn to assertively communicate their needs, and to practice decision-making and problem solving skills. The Self Advocacy Coordinator will organize and facilitate monthly meetings, including identifying or developing curriculum to address self advocate needs and priorities, provide individual skill instruction & assistance in developing leadership and self advocacy skills, and ensure effective participation.
This position is 10 hours/week. Qualifying candidates must have experience working with individuals with development disabilities and must have knowledge &/or training in self-determination principles. Preference is for who are a sibling or family member of an individual with a developmental disability.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and resume to admin@arcwhatcom.org . No phone calls please.
This position closes December 20, 2019.
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Do you have a child with developmental delays or disabilities,but aren’t sure what services are out there to help your child? Have you heard about DDA services, but are not sure what they are or how to apply? Have you wanted to apply for DDA services but just haven’t gotten around to it yet?
