Partners Resource Network – PEN Project Regional Coordinator

Position Available: Regional Coordinator serving Region 9, Wichita Falls and surrounding areas (Counties: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Foard, Hardeman, Jack, Knox, Montague, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, Young)

Part-time: 20 hours per week.

Submit Cover Letter and Resume to:

Bonnie Perez | PEN Project Director, pendirectorprn@gmail.com

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Regional Coordinator position will serve as the area representative of the Project and as a liaison between communities and the Coordinating Office. The position will be responsible for information dissemination and training, community development, identification of resources to outreach underserved populations. The position will report directly to the Project Director.

SPECIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND ACTIVITIES

  1. Arrange, develop, and facilitate a series of training programs in the service area for parents, service providers, and interested community members.
  2. Respond to local requests for information concerning referral sources, technical assistance, and parent-to-parent support groups.
  3. Distribute promotional literature across the region (i.e. newsletters, brochures, flyers, and factsheets).
  4. Conduct outreach to underserved families, homeless parents, parents of children in the juvenile justice system, and military families within the area.
  5. Recruit and support the participation of parents, professionals, and significant others in community coalitions and facilitate their completion of needs assessment and action plans.
  6. Collaborate with Education Service Centers, Independent School Districts and Early Childhood Intervention Service personnel.
  7. Network and form partnerships with key agencies and organizations.
  8. Submit timely reports concerning the progress toward and completion of individual Project goals and objectives.
  9. Participate in data collection, reporting, evaluation, and public awareness.
  10. Participate in the staff training activities of the Project such as: staff meetings, monthly virtual conference calls, and conference.
  11. Assist parents with crisis management, leadership development and systems advocacy.
  12. Assist in statewide activities of the Project, including but not limited to conference, development of publications and materials, and public awareness.
  13. Utilize a variety of formats for training purposes: in person PowerPoint based presentations, Facebook Live videos and/or Zoom videoconferencing for meetings/webinars.
  14. Participate in other activities of the Project as required or as assigned by the Project Director.

  EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  1. Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  2. Experience: Demonstrate at least two years of community or professional involvement in activities or services to persons with disabilities and their families. Working knowledge of the federal and state laws related to special education, Section 504 and vocational services for children, youth, and young adults ages 0-26 with disabilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  1. Knowledge of the unique training and information needs of families who have children with disabilities.
  2. Experience as a parent or family member of a person with a disability.
  3. Ability to conduct presentations and trainings to groups in an outgoing and enthusiastic manner.
  4. Working knowledge of the federal and state laws related to special education, Section 504 and vocational services for children, youth, and young adults ages 0-26 with disabilities.
  5. Ability to communicate with parents and professionals in a comfortable, effective manner, especially parents from underserved groups.
  6. Ability to problem solve and diffuse difficult situations.
  7. Ability to organize and obtain closure.
  8. Ability to work effectively in a self-directed manner according to prescribed goals, objectives, and resources.
  9. Knowledge of key disability agencies and organization in the community.
  10. Ability to proficiently utilize a computer for e-mail, internet research, preparation of correspondence and reports, Google Drive, Google Docs/Spreadsheets, Adobe Acrobat
  11. Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  12. Ability to effectively utilize office equipment, including laptops, copiers, and scanners.
  13. Knowledge of the unique training and information needs of parents/families who have children and youth with disabilities.
  14. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (Bilingual is a plus!)

Submit Cover Letter and Resume to:

Bonnie Perez | PEN Project Director, pendirectorprn@gmail.com


Partners Resource Network – PEN Project Regional Coordinator

Position Available: Regional Coordinator serving Regions 16 & 17 (Counties: Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moor, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, Wheeler, Bailey, Borden, Cochran, Cottle, Crosby, Dawson, Dickens, Floyd, Gaines, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Kent, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, Yoakum)

Part-time: 25 hours per week.

Submit Cover Letter and Resume to:

Bonnie Perez | PEN Project Director, pendirectorprn@gmail.com

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Regional Coordinator position will serve as the area representative of the Project and as a liaison between communities and the Coordinating Office. The position will be responsible for information dissemination and training, community development, identification of resources to outreach underserved populations. The position will report directly to the Project Director.

SPECIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND ACTIVITIES

  1. Arrange, develop, and facilitate a series of training programs in the service area for parents, service providers, and interested community members.
  2. Respond to local requests for information concerning referral sources, technical assistance, and parent-to-parent support groups.
  3. Distribute promotional literature across the region (i.e. newsletters, brochures, flyers, and factsheets).
  4. Conduct outreach to underserved families, homeless parents, parents of children in the juvenile justice system, and military families within the area.
  5. Recruit and support the participation of parents, professionals, and significant others in community coalitions and facilitate their completion of needs assessment and action plans.
  6. Collaborate with Education Service Centers, Independent School Districts and Early Childhood Intervention Service personnel.
  7. Network and form partnerships with key agencies and organizations.
  8. Submit timely reports concerning the progress toward and completion of individual Project goals and objectives.
  9. Participate in data collection, reporting, evaluation, and public awareness.
  10. Participate in the staff training activities of the Project such as: staff meetings, monthly virtual conference calls, and conference.
  11. Assist parents with crisis management, leadership development and systems advocacy.
  12. Assist in statewide activities of the Project, including but not limited to conference, development of publications and materials, and public awareness.
  13. Utilize a variety of formats for training purposes: in person PowerPoint based presentations, Facebook Live videos and/or Zoom videoconferencing for meetings/webinars.
  14. Participate in other activities of the Project as required or as assigned by the Project Director.

 EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  1. Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  2. Experience: Demonstrate at least two years of community or professional involvement in activities or services to persons with disabilities and their families. Working knowledge of the federal and state laws related to special education, Section 504 and vocational services for children, youth, and young adults ages 0-26 with disabilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  1. Knowledge of the unique training and information needs of families who have children with disabilities.
  2. Experience as a parent or family member of a person with a disability.
  3. Ability to conduct presentations and trainings to groups in an outgoing and enthusiastic manner.
  4. Working knowledge of the federal and state laws related to special education, Section 504 and vocational services for children, youth, and young adults ages 0-26 with disabilities.
  5. Ability to communicate with parents and professionals in a comfortable, effective manner, especially parents from underserved groups.
  6. Ability to problem solve and diffuse difficult situations.
  7. Ability to organize and obtain closure.
  8. Ability to work effectively in a self-directed manner according to prescribed goals, objectives, and resources.
  9. Knowledge of key disability agencies and organization in the community.
  10. Ability to proficiently utilize a computer for e-mail, internet research, preparation of correspondence and reports, Google Drive, Google Docs/Spreadsheets, Adobe Acrobat, and Canva for flyers.
  11. Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  12. Ability to effectively utilize office equipment, including laptops, copiers, and scanners.
  13. Knowledge of the unique training and information needs of parents/families who have children and youth with disabilities.
  14. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (Bilingual is a plus!)

Submit Letter of Interest and Resume to:

Bonnie Perez Ramirez| PEN Project Director, pendirectorprn@gmail.com