Family Support Specialist Spanish Speaking

The Autism Project
Brown University Health
Full-time, $17.00-$25.31
Parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder or relative to preferred

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The Family Support Specialist (CHW) supports the Manager of Family Support in activities related to family support, outreach, and education. Each CHW brings a specific area of knowledge (e.g., COVID-related services, Autism Spectrum Disorder, education, cultural and linguistic expertise) to strengthen team capacity and better serve the community.

Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and to demonstrate the following Success Factors:

  • Instill Trust and Value Differences
  • Patient and Community Focus
  • Collaboration

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Family Support & Care Coordination

  • Work with families enrolled in the Community Health Worker program, incorporating COVID-19–related education and activities when appropriate.
  • Provide health promotion and coaching for individuals with autism and their families, including:
    • Screening and assessment of health-related social needs
    • Goal setting and action planning
    • On-site observation of living situations
    • Providing information, guidance, and coaching

Health System Navigation

  • Assist members with:
    • Engagement and follow-up in primary care and preventive services
    • Adherence to treatment plans and chronic condition self-management
    • Identifying Medicaid providers and covered services
    • Scheduling and attending medical appointments
    • Arranging transportation to medical appointments
    • Accessing telehealth services and learning telehealth technology
  • Help members identify and access relevant community resources and accompany them when appropriate.

Health Education & Training

  • Learn and deliver curriculum to train parents and caregivers on evidence-based strategies for raising a child with autism.
  • Ensure all educational materials and trainings are current, culturally responsive, and community-appropriate.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning using a person-centered, team-based approach.
  • Develop and maintain resource materials for families and staff and report updates to the Manager of Family Support.

Outreach & Community Engagement

  • Coordinate and participate in community outreach events, including resource fairs, community activities, and the annual Imagine Walk.
  • Attend community meetings (e.g., HEZ projects, Thrive by Five, Early Intervention) to connect with families and professionals serving at-risk populations.
  • Collaborate with the team to support the organization’s private Facebook group and other social media initiatives.

Training & Facilitation

  • Present Parent-to-Parent, Creating the Connections, COVID Health and Safety, and other trainings to families and community members.
  • Co-present trainings to clinicians and educators, offering the parent perspective.
  • Train to independently lead family support groups.

Data & Documentation

  • Enter and maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Record Portal.
  • Track and report training and service data as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements

  • Parent of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or a close relative (preferred).
  • Certified Community Health Worker or willingness to complete CHW certification training.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Pay Range

$17.00 – $25.31 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.