Family Peer Advocate
Family and Childrens Association
Family Peer Advocate Location: Garden City , NY | Schedule: Full Time, 35 Hour Per Week | Status: Non-Exempt | Salary:23.07/Hour The Opportunity The Family Peer Advocates will work under the Nassau Family Center Program to provide client centered services and assist families with children ages 5-18 that have been diagnosed with or at risk of being diagnosed with a Serious Emotional Disability. Family Peer Advocates will create a partnership with the families that is individualized to their needs and will build on family strengths to enhance their capacity to care for their child. Services are provided in the home and community setting within Nassau.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Conduct visits in the home and community setting to educate clients on parenting techniques and develop advocacy skills.
- Provide monthly phone calls and support to waitlisted families and engage them in family support services prior to enrollment.
- Provide services to county clients who walk-in or telephone the program in need of support.
- Assist families in securing community resources to strengthen their support system.
- Facilitate groups, family engagement activities or other networking opportunities for clients.
- Complete all required paperwork including case records, timesheets, mileage forms and expense reports.
- Complete development and safety plans, session notes, discharge plans and all other pertinent documentation within required timeframes.
- Collaborate with Case Manager on shared client cases to ensure quality delivery of services.
- Conduct targeted outreach to increase referrals and support families in the ER and community services
- Assist coordinator in establishing partnerships with local hospitals and community providers
- Assist with other tasks, projects and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have lived-experience' as the parent or primary caregiver of a child/youth with a social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, or developmental disability).
- Must obtain the Provisional Certification within the first 6 months of employment and the Professional Family Peer Advocate credential within 18 months of employment or apply for an extension if needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid and clean driver's license required.
- The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth
- Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO
- 403(b); with generous employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Pet Insurance
- Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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