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Job Title:  Family Navigator, Black and African American Families 

Supervisor:  Program Manager of Diversity Outreach 

Pay Range: $22/Hour   

Status: Part-time, flexible hours 

Location: Hybrid  

Position Overview

The Family Navigator for Black and African American Families is responsible for ensuring that we provide the highest quality services to all of our families by accurately representing the rich ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity of the people with Down syndrome in our community. The primary duties of this role include connecting families in an effort to establish a compassionate and supportive community, collaborating with the DSACO team to advocate for families and link them with resources, overseeing relevant groups and events, collecting data to provide feedback on community needs, and assisting with program development. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Actively recruit new families who are not yet involved with DSACO and increase engagement with existing and new minority families. 
• Serve as a liaison between DSACO and existing and new minority families by providing insights, recommendations, and implementation alongside DSACO team. 
• Explore and establish partnerships with community organizations and businesses to enhance and expand collaborative minority outreach efforts. 
• Promote inclusion and recruit participation for DSACO events. 
• Assist in planning, promoting, implementing, and evaluating DSACO-hosted educational seminars and programs for minority families. 
• Respond to calls and emails requesting community linkages and referrals, as well as other requests. 
• Connect and collaborate with other organizations that serve DSACO minority membership. 
• Provide cultural expertise and support to DSACO to expand outreach efforts to intentionally engage new families. 
• Maintain complete documentation on programs, seminars, and events. 
• Represent DSACO at applicable community programs, resource fairs, and networking events. 
• Assist with writing articles for DSACO newsletter. 
• Support DSACO fundraisers and events through assigned duties as needed. 
• Provide updates and reports, on a regular basis, to Program Manager of Diversity Outreach. 
• Attends and participates in professional growth training and conferences as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Passion for the mission and vision of the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio. 
• Familiarity and ability to empathize with the developmental disability community. 
• Successful completion of background check and other pre-hire requirements as set forth by the organization and according to state and federal rules and regulations.  
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality with personal information. 
• Strong communication skills and outstanding ability to maintain and foster relationships across a diverse set of individuals. 
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team. 
• Ability to effectively and strategically communicate with people with Down syndrome and their families. 
• Ability to maintain clear and organized notes and documentation. 
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including on weekends and nights, as required by events. 

Benefits

• 10 Observed Holidays + time off between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hybrid work schedule (1 day in office)  
• 403(b) with 3% employer match after 6 months

How to Apply

Don’t meet every qualification? Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and other historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. ElevateDD is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in the value of different experiences, skills, and voices in strengthening our work and achieving our mission. We also strive to have our team reflect the rich ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity of our state. So, if you’re excited about this role and our mission, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to Serra Marshall, HR Manager, at smarshall@elevatedd.org   We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Title: Program Coordinator of Medical Outreach

Pay Range: $ 22-25/Hour

Status: Part-time, non-exempt, 25-30 hours/week

Location: Hybrid

Organization Overview

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) is a community of ElevateDD that exists to support families, promote community involvement, and encourage a lifetime of opportunities for people with Down syndrome. We believe this can be achieved by providing families and people with Down syndrome with meaningful, convenient, and unique opportunities to discover independence and to celebrate their achievements. Our vision is for people with Down syndrome to achieve their fullest potential in an accepting and inclusive community. We are committed to providing support, assistance and opportunity to all people with Down syndrome and their families.

Position Overview

The Program Coordinator of Medical Outreach is responsible for developing, strengthening, and maintaining relationships with healthcare professionals and medical institutions to enhance DSACO’s medical outreach efforts. This position ensures that people with Down syndrome and their families have access to current, accurate, and compassionate medical information and resources.

Primary Responsibilities

· Maintain a weekly presence at local Down syndrome clinics and assist in DSACO resource navigation & coordination.

· Provide current and up-to-date Down syndrome resources to medical professionals (physicians, nurses, genetic counselors and social workers) in the community.

· Engage local colleges and universities for medically-related training opportunities specific to Down syndrome medical care

· Recruit & lead DSACO’s Medical Advisory Committee.

· Collaborate with DSACO’s New Parent Services Coordinator.

· Review and promote local, state, and national Down syndrome research efforts.

· Maintain complete documentation of outreach efforts and provide reports and updates as needed to DSACO leadership

· Develop content for the DSACO newsletter.

· Connect and collaborate with partner organizations that provide services to DSACO families.

· Assist in planning and organizing the DSACO adult conference, including securing relevant healthcare speakers and coordinating logistics.

· Attend monthly Medical Outreach virtual meetings with other Down Syndrome Associations across the nation.

· Address family inquiries related to physician and healthcare needs and facilitate access to appropriate resources and services.

· Collaborate with Advancement team members to identify and pursue medical outreach-related funding opportunities.

· Maintain health referral authorization processes and work to expand accessibility by working with team to implement materials in additional languages as needed to better serve diverse populations.

· Implement educational sessions in collaboration with medical professionals to provide families with medically-focused tools and resources based on families’ expressed needs.

· Implement various healthcare-related training sessions for families to provide essential knowledge and resources to support the health and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Passion for the mission and vision of the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio

· Must complete all necessary pre-hire requirements as set forth by the organization, partner medical facilities, and state and federal rules and regulations, including but not limited to a background check, drug screening, TB testing, and vaccination list

· Bachelor’s Degree in public health, human services, healthcare administration, or a related field preferred.

· Current, valid Ohio driver’s license and personal car insurance documentation required.

· Must have the ability to effectively and strategically communicate with medical professionals, individuals with Down syndrome, and their families.

· Must maintain clear and organized notes and documentation.

· Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality with personal information

Benefits

· 8 paid holidays + paid winter break from December 24th through January 1st

· Hybrid work schedule

· 403(b) with 3% employer match after 6 months

How To Apply

Don’t meet every qualification? Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and other historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. ElevateDD is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in the value of different experiences, skills, and voices in strengthening our work and achieving our mission. We also strive to have our team reflect the rich ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity of our state. So, if you’re excited about this role and our mission, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description! You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to the attention of Serra Marshall, HR Manager, smarshall@elevatedd.org