Parent Educator
Part Time • Hybrid - US
Benefits:
- Mission-driven team
- Remote work
- Paid time off
- Training & development
KY-SPIN, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable individuals to join our team in a part-time peer support role. This position is ideal for someone with lived experience navigating disability systems and a passion for empowering families of children/youth with disabilities.
Position Overview
The Parent Educator will serve as the point of contact for families with children/youth with disabilities. KY-SPIN is seeking individuals who live in the following areas of Kentucky: eastern, western, north eastern, and south central.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide peer-to-peer support to families of children with disabilities, helping them meaningfully participate in their child’s education
- Assist families in navigating early intervention (IFSP), special education (IEP), and 504 processes
- Help parents become effective advocates for their children by offering guidance, training, and support
- Connect families to valuable community resources, services, and supports
- Represent KY-SPIN at regional and statewide events
- Foster and maintain positive relationships with clients, staff, partners, and board members
- Support the planning and implementation of statewide events and workshops
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Prerequisites
- This is a peer support position: Must be an individual with a disability, or a parent/caregiver/immediate family member of someone with a disability
- Kentucky resident
- Knowledge of IDEA Part B (ages 3–21, KY public school systems/IEP) and/or Part C (birth–3, KEIS/IFSP)
- Familiarity with disability rights, systems navigation, and inclusive practices
- Standard high school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to pass a background screening
- Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel statewide
Position Requirements
- Positive, outgoing, and approachable self-starter with strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Docs and Sheets, and able to complete required documentation
- Stable internet access and ability to work remotely
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Must be available to work 20-25 hours per week, Monday-Friday typically between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST / 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, with occasional adjustments to accommodate family schedules
KY-SPIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $13.00 per hour
About
KY-SPIN, Inc. (Kentucky Special Parent Involvement Network) is a statewide 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. The mission of KY-SPIN, Inc. is to link families and individuals with disabilities to valuable resources that will enable them to live productive, fulfilling lives.
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