Family Support Advocate_Pre Identification

The Texas School for the Deaf is seeking a Family Support Advocate to provide services to implement the provisions of HB-2255 and the TSD Statewide Outreach Center’s agreement with the Department of State Health Services through the Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Center. The advocate will provide family-to-family support services concerning newborns who did not initially pass the newborn hearing screening. The scope of work includes collaborating with the Family Services Project Manager and SOC Intervention Care Coordinator, providing database management training, and maintaining regular contact with the Lead Family Support Advocate. The contract term is one year, with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. • Provide family-to-family support services • Collaborate with Family Services Project Manager and SOC Intervention Care Coordinator • Provide database management training • Maintain regular contact with Lead Family Support Advocate • Ensure project-related training activities for Family Support Advocates • Support the development and revision of procedures related to the project • Attend strategy planning, orientation, and training meetings • Conduct education and outreach to providers through TEHDI-sponsored events