Information and Training Specialist (Reno, NV)

Information and Training Specialist

This position is available both at our Reno office and our Las Vegas Office Join us in increasing opportunities for home community and school success for individuals with disabilities including those with behavioral healthcare needs.The Information and Training Specialist is generally responsible for carrying out the activities of the Educational Services Department. An Information and Training Specialist prepares and presents workshops participates in outreach activities and provides information on the laws and topics that impact children with disabilities and their families. An ideal candidate for this position is a parent or family member of a child with a disability or behavioral healthcare needs. Other valued skills include the ability to develop a good working relationship with the community organizations diverse populations and the general public a team building attitude ability to positively work with co-workers and volunteers experience providing non-judgmental family peer support. About Nevada PEPPEP services are about empowering families to be life-long advocates for their children through education and skill building. PEP recognizes that parents are experts on their children and must learn about disabilities intervention needs and how to develop a support system to meet those needs. PEP is a family of families caring supporting and guiding one another through the challenges of raising children. When family and friends don t understand parents always have someone to talk to at PEP. You are NOT ALONE All of our staff has been impacted by disability in some way and know that navigating a challenging support system alone can be overwhelming. Over the years not only has PEP made a difference in the individual lives of families PEP has also made a positive impact for child and family services through community collaboration public awareness partnering with professionals and system advocacy efforts. Nevada PEP is an equal opportunity employer offering a comprehensive benefit plan for eligible employees. Benefits Package Include Health Dental and Vision Insurance Vacation Sick Leave Direct Deposit Paid time off on Federal Holidays your Birthday Please visit our careers page at s nvpep.org careers to apply on our Indeed Page