Outreach Parent Liaison

The Outreach Parent Liaison’s primary responsibility is to empower parents by providing information and training so that parents can understand their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The majority of this is done through one-on-one support and problem solving over the phone, through email, and/or in person concerning IEPs, special education, and disability issues. Other responsibilities are to coordinate/facilitate PIC workshops in assigned regions ofthe state. Some out-of-town travel is required for annual staff training, annual PIC conference, and to attend IEPs in assigned regions (as available and approved). The Outreach Liaisons are the “fingers” of PIC in the community who offer support and information on a personal level while being the voice of PIC in their community. The PIC Coordinator is the Outreach Parent Liaison’s direct supervisor.

Preference goes to a parent or family member of a child with disabilities (age 3-26) with personal knowledge of and experience with disabilities, IEPs, the special education process and their impact on families.  Bachelor’s degree in social services, education, and/or a related field is required.