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Bilingual Education and Outreach Specialist

Westchester Independent Living Center - Brewster, NY

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Putnam Independent Living Services (PILS), a satellite office of Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC), is a consumer-controlled, non-residential organization that provides information and advocacy services to persons with disabilities. PILS is seeking a Bilingual Education and Outreach Specialist to develop collaborative partnerships within the Hispanic community to build support and trust, and meet the needs of the unserved and underserved in Putnam and Westchester Counties. Thus ensuring persons with disabilities, in all cultural groups, including students and family members, understand their rights, choices, and responsibilities, have access to an appropriate education and knowledge of available community resources.Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.: Bilingual Education and Outreach Specialist(35 hours - Full Time): $39,500 - $40,000:1. Outreach to unserved and underserved populations throughout the Region2. Identify, build and maintain relationships with community partners, school districts and individuals serving the unserved and underserved in Putnam and Westchester Counties3. Offer assistance and information regarding benefits4. Provide information and referral to parents and professionals by assessing needs, offering information on disability rights, IDEA, NY State Special Education Regulations, and linking families with appropriate community resources5. Presentations in English and Spanish virtually and in-person (when COVID restrictions allow) on disability rights, special education process, advocacy, transition planning and building parent school partnerships6. Provides one to one advocacy to parents/guardians of children with special needs (ages 0 -21)7. Create and develop outreach materials in English and Spanish8. Networks with community agencies and provides information on agency services at community events9. Prepares reports to funding source as required. Maintains accurate, up-to-date, records on services provided10. English and Spanish translation as required11. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Director:1. Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years personal or professional experience with the special education system or three years of relevant experience working with persons with disabilities2. Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish3. Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal special education law, disability rights and local community resources preferred4. Experience in public speaking, workshop presentations5. Reliable transportation6. Parent of a child with special needs strongly desired7. Webinar experience:Jessica Baumann, Fax 845-228-7460, jbaumann@_Persons with disabilities, women and minority individuals are strongly encouraged to apply_Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday* Weekends as neededApplication Question(s):* Do you have knowledge of NY state special education regulations? How?* Do you have personal experience with a person who has special needs?* Do you have reliable transportation to the job site? Are you willing to travel to other job sites if required?Education:* Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience:* Special education: 2 years (Preferred)* Workshop/Webinar Presentations: 1 year (Preferred)* Working with disabilities: 2 years (Preferred)Language:* English, Spanish (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-10-01

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