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.