CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Parent Partner-NICU Supervisor
(posted Feb 13, 2020)
Parent Partner – NICU (Part-time, up to 20 hours, 12 months, non-exempt)
SUPERVISOR: Director of Health and Outreach
The Parents’ Place of Maryland (PPMD) is recruiting a Parent Partner to work on a grant funded initiative. We are seeking an individual with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for Maryland Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN), with a special emphasis on children in the NICU. PPMD is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower families and improve family professional relationships. PPMD seeks a part-time Parent Partner (PP) to serve as a Family Resource Specialist to work with pediatric primary care providers and specialty care practices in a Pediatric Medical Home/Care Coordination Enhancement Project to provide high-quality, culturally competent services leading to positive outcomes for CYSHCN and their families. The PP will foster positive relationships with professionals.
Read the Job Description for: Parent Partner NICU, Baltimore City
Parent Educator, Bi-Lingual
(posted Feb 2, 2020)
Parent Educator-Bi-Lingual Spanish, 40 hours, at-will non-exempt
The Parent Educator-Bi-Lingual is responsible for helping families understand and navigate special education and healthcare services; conduct training workshops in Spanish; provide language and cultural support; assist families to access resources, information and services; assist parents in collaborating with schools to develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs; advocate for multicultural families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.
See the Job Description for this position: Parent Educator, Bi-Lingual
Parents of children with disabilities and/or special health care needs are encouraged to apply. To be considered you must submit a resume and cover letter via this website. This position is open until filled.
Parent Outreach Coordinator (full-time)
(posted Jan 8, 2020)
Parent Outreach Coordinator, Full-time 40 hours, 12 months, At-will non-exempt
The Parent Outreach Coordinator is responsible for providing technical assistance to parents of children with disabilities/special healthcare needs and professionals through one-on-one individualized technical assistance (i.e. telephone, mail, and email) workshops/training, coordination of autism-related activities for grants, and assisting with creating the performance report for grants related to autism.
Parents of children with disabilities and/or special health care needs are encouraged to apply. To be considered you must submit a resume and cover letter via this website. This position is open until filled.
Program Assistant
(posted January 8, 2020)
Full-time 40 hours, 12 months, At-will non-exempt Employee
Program Assistant role is currently based in Glen Burnie, MD, and will provide administrative support to multiple team members at the direction of the Director of Operations. This includes support in all administrative tasks and other projects, as required; handling non-routine information and carrying out activities following general guidelines with limited direction while exercising independent thinking and discretion.
Program Assistant Job Description
The successful candidate will possess attention to detail, high energy, flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization. This individual will need to work well in a team environment. The duties and administrative functions will require initiative, sound decision-making, independent judgment and the ability to escalate serious or unique problems to higher levels.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We have no opportunities at this time.
The Parents' Place of Maryland (PPMD) is an EEO employer. PPMD values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The organization encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including parents of individuals with disabilities, people who are bilingual, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences. It is the policy of PPMD that all of the programs, employment practices, and activities of the organization or any of its contractors, vendors, grantees or volunteers will be conducted without regard to any person’s race, color, national origin, marital status, disabled or Vietnam era veteran status, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS, or any other protected class.