Community Service Provider- Family Peer

Community Service Provider-Family PeerDemonstrate 'lived experience' as a parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child-serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral healthcare needs.As a Community Service Provider, you will provide home and community-based services to help children with emotional and mental health challenges. You will travel locally to work with children and families in their communities providing peer support, caregiver support and advocacy. You will report to a Community Service Provider Supervisor, and work onsite within the community, as travel is required and documentation may be completed remotely.Responsibilities:Provide services within a Family-driven Care framework, including respecting family choice and voice, believing in each family’s potential to learn and grow, and utilizing strategies that empower familiesWork with family members to identify goals and objectives of treatmentProvide services based on the needs as identified in the Treatment PlanCoordinate with the child and caregiver on the scheduling and provision of servicesParticipate in relevant treatment meetings and attend all required trainingsComplete all documentationRequirements and Education:High School diploma or GEDValid NYS Driver's License requiredDemonstrate 'lived experience' as a parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child-serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral healthcare needs.Must have, or are willing to complete the required state training for their Provisional Peer CredentialBenefitsHealth care package: medical, dental, and visionTuition reimbursementPaid time offHoliday Pay401 (K) planLife InsuranceLoan repayment assistanceFree training/CEU opportunitiesNorthern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.Northern Rivers Family Services is committed to keeping a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and the clients we serve. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will be expected to perform your job in the safest possible manner and to acknowledge that safety is an important part of everyday performance. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services, you will adhere to all safety procedures and take part in safety program activities.Employer’s DisclaimerAll requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Furthermore, the agency reserves the right to add or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. #J-18808-Ljbffr