Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Community Engagement Specialist: Family Support
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Burnet, Texas, United States, 78611
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain relationships with organizations and agencies across Ohio that serve children/youth with developmental disabilities/special healthcare needs and their families. Develop relationships with families in rural areas of the state, as well as with families who experience health disparities. Educate, support, and supervise family members as community-based liaisons to programs and services. Connect families with our peer-to-peer support program as support parents or parents seeking support. Connect family members/caregivers with the appropriate local, state, and national resources and services. Develop and provide trainings/workshops for parents on navigating services and supports. Work with internal and external partners, including individuals with disabilities, family members, professionals. Accurately report and track activities in various systems and databases. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as human services, counseling, social work, special education, or equivalent and 3-5 years of work experience in the field. Knowledge and skills in family support, navigating Ohio’s developmental disability and other service systems, and family advocacy. Available for 20 hrs./week (0.5 FTE), mostly daytime hours (Mon-Fri). Some in-office hours required. Position is a hybrid position. Statewide travel and some evening/weekend hours are required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bi-lingual English/Spanish. Excellent understanding of Ohio waivers and Medicaid for children with disabilities/special healthcare needs. Trained in Charting the LifeCourse framework and tools. Experience with family education and peer-to-peer support. Trained/educated in trauma-informed care and/or conflict resolution/mediation. Primary Location
MOB - 3430 Burnet Schedule
Part time Shift
Day (United States of America) Department
DDBP Employee Status
Regular FTE
0.5 Weekly Hours
20 *Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $25.82 - $32.28 Market Leading Benefits Including*: Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here. Competitive retirement plans Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group Physical and mental health wellness programs Relocation assistance available for qualified positions *Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a
top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation
for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for NIH Funding Recognized as one of
America’s Best Large Employers
(2025),
America’s Best Employers for New Grads
(2025) One of the nation's
America’s Most Innovative Companies
as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as
great place to work A
Leading Disability Employer
as noted by the
National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Equal Opportunity Employer
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Develop and maintain relationships with organizations and agencies across Ohio that serve children/youth with developmental disabilities/special healthcare needs and their families. Develop relationships with families in rural areas of the state, as well as with families who experience health disparities. Educate, support, and supervise family members as community-based liaisons to programs and services. Connect families with our peer-to-peer support program as support parents or parents seeking support. Connect family members/caregivers with the appropriate local, state, and national resources and services. Develop and provide trainings/workshops for parents on navigating services and supports. Work with internal and external partners, including individuals with disabilities, family members, professionals. Accurately report and track activities in various systems and databases. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as human services, counseling, social work, special education, or equivalent and 3-5 years of work experience in the field. Knowledge and skills in family support, navigating Ohio’s developmental disability and other service systems, and family advocacy. Available for 20 hrs./week (0.5 FTE), mostly daytime hours (Mon-Fri). Some in-office hours required. Position is a hybrid position. Statewide travel and some evening/weekend hours are required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bi-lingual English/Spanish. Excellent understanding of Ohio waivers and Medicaid for children with disabilities/special healthcare needs. Trained in Charting the LifeCourse framework and tools. Experience with family education and peer-to-peer support. Trained/educated in trauma-informed care and/or conflict resolution/mediation. Primary Location
MOB - 3430 Burnet Schedule
Part time Shift
Day (United States of America) Department
DDBP Employee Status
Regular FTE
0.5 Weekly Hours
20 *Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $25.82 - $32.28 Market Leading Benefits Including*: Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here. Competitive retirement plans Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group Physical and mental health wellness programs Relocation assistance available for qualified positions *Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a
top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation
for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for NIH Funding Recognized as one of
America’s Best Large Employers
(2025),
America’s Best Employers for New Grads
(2025) One of the nation's
America’s Most Innovative Companies
as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as
great place to work A
Leading Disability Employer
as noted by the
National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Equal Opportunity Employer
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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