Katie Beckett Parent Consultant

RIPIN

Katie Beckett Parent Consultant

$20 – $22 / Hour

About RIPIN:

RIPIN deploys a peer model to support people with special healthcare and education needs across the whole lifespan. Founded in 1991 by a group of parents of children with special needs, RIPIN continues to be peer-led: a majority of our board and more than three-fourths of our staff are parents or caretakers of loved ones with special needs.  RIPIN’s peer professionals now help more than 45,000 Rhode Islanders every year navigate healthcare, schools, and other support systems.

Job Summary:

The Katie Beckett Parent Consultant provides peer-to-peer support, education and resources for families who are applying for Medical Assistance through the state’s Katie Beckett Program, as well as, guidance for those families whose child has been found not eligible for this program. The Parent Consultant refers families to appropriate community and state resources and acts as a liaison between DHS and RIPIN.

Essential Functions:

  • Speak with families via phone/email/in person when they need explanation of the following:
    • the application and help filling it out
    • more information or testing is needed to determine eligibility
    • the level of care criteria
    • the definition of a disability for a child per Social Security Administration
    • the appeals process
    • the resources that maybe available to families if they are not eligible- i.e. community resources, commercial insurance, programs that have not been explored by family, natural supports within their own families, schools and communities
  • To provide the Department of Human Services (DHS) staff with family perspective and how to promote family centered relationships
  • To create a good working relationship with DHS staff
  •  To advocate for families that need to have their application reviewed
  • To keep staff informed of family complaints and compliments
  • To give and receive constructive feedback from and to agency staff
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings deemed required by DHS and to help with other DHS programs under these same guidelines
  • Collect data needed and or requested by DHS & RIPIN
  • To educate RIPIN on the process of the Katie Beckett application
  • Inform RIPIN of trends in children’s services at DHS
  • Data reports
  • Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks
  • A deep understanding of, commitment to, and ability to carry out the mission, vision, philosophy, and values of RIPIN
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel computer skills to enter data, prepare reports and correspondence
  • Strong communication skills to speak to groups, including staff, providers and parents
  • Ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others
  • Knowledge of Katie Beckett Application and process
  • Ability to work across cultures in community and professional settings
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of parents and professionals
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of RIPIN and the community
  • Able to provide own transportation in an insured vehicle

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED and a combination of education and skills to effectively carry our responsibilities and assignments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office/computer skills to record data, prepare reports and correspondence
  • Potential applicant should be an individual with a disability, a parent/family member/caregiver of a child with a disability or previous experience working with parents of children with disabilities

Physical Demands:

  • Regularly required to talk or hear.
  • Regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Regularly required to climb stairs, reach, stretch, stand, and bend.
  • Required to have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Required to remain at their station for prolonged periods of time.

Working Conditions/ Work Environment:

  • Primary work location is a climate-controlled indoor office environment; however, may also be required to conduct visits in private homes, climbing up to three flights of stairs, and community locations.
  • Flexibility for travel related to job requirements.
  • Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Provide own reliable transportation with proof of valid driver’s license and RI minimum requirements of auto insurance.
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