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Positions Available

If you are interested in any of the positions listed below you can email your cover letter and resume to or fax them to 504-940-3242 or mail them to FHF of SELA, 4118 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70122. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

  • LaPTIC Education Advocate - 20 hours per week, funding by a federal grant through FHF of Jefferson's Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center

Position: Education Advocate

20 hours week, 12 months, hourly, non-exempt

FUNDER: FHF OF JEFF/Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center

Responsibilities/Roles:

  • Provide in-person and telephone assistance, information and guidance to parents regarding special education procedures or human service systems procedures.
  • Assist in public information and education activities with presentations to various organizations and professional groups.
  • Assist in data collection for evaluation reports and other diverse reporting tasks.
  • Research and submit 2 articles per month that are current and/or researched based for website.
  • Research, submit and/or write 2 articles per quarter that are current and/or research based for newsletters.
  • Present approved workshops on educational topics in for 40 people with children ages 0 to 5; 160 people with children 6 to 16; and 40 please with children ages 17 to 26. 2 of these must be in collaboration with EarlySteps.
  • Promote and present information on Act 378, DD Assistance & Bill of Rights Act of 2000 at all workshops, presentations and information sessions.
  • Review and make recommendations for materials for lending library and resources for electronic files.
  • Participate in 2 – Train the Trainers Trainings per year.
  • Attend all Monthly Staff Meetings.
  • Promote LaCAN, LaTEACH and LaDisability Talk Membership and Partners in Policymaking Class to parents and self advocates.
  • Other activities as required.

Experience/Background/Skills Required:

  • Belief in Act 378 and full inclusion in community and schools for all people with disabilities.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Parents of Children with Special Needs are encouraged to apply
  • Ability to work well with others, interest in relating to parents of children with disabilities or individuals with disabilities
  • Comfortable in public speaking, workshop presentations, and assisting others on the telephone
  • Experience and skills in writing and documentation
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations related to education of infant, toddlers, and school-aged children with disabilities.
  • Knowledge of service systems that provide assistance and/or services to parents of children with disabilities or individuals with disabilities.
  • Ability to keep good records and collect data for evaluation purposes.
  • Experience in community service/human service/social work.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines.
  • One year experience in organized volunteer work related to parent activities (e.g. parent groups, parent-to-parent, advocacy)
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to develop relationships with parents/professionals from different agencies.
  • Able to work successfully with a team to identify and reach goals.
  • Is non biased and accepting of different cultures and values of diverse families.
  • Reliable transportation with state mandated insurance
  • Occasional overnight travel.

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