Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services

Caregiver/Family Advocacy And Support ServicesCaregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services enhance the youth's ability, regardless of disability (developmental, physical, and/or behavioral), to function as part of a family unit and enhances the family's ability to care for the youth in the home and/or community as well as, provides the youth, family and caregivers with techniques and information so that they can better respond to the needs of the participant. These services are intended to assist the youth and family in understanding and addressing the participant's needs related to their disabilities.Responsibilities include:Interact and engage with family and youth to offer educational, advocacy, and support resources to develop family's ability to independently access community services and activitiesProvide guidance in the principles of youth's chronic condition or life-threatening illnessTrain youth and/or the family in methods and behaviors to enable success in the community, self-advocacy and self sufficiencyRequirements:Level 1: Requires a high school diploma or GED, with experience working with youthLevel 2: Requires a Bachelors degree plus two years of related experience, or Masters degree in education or human services field plus one year of applicable experienceValid NY or NJ Driver's license preferred. Good English communication skills a must. Flexible part time, after school hours. Locations include Brooklyn, Queens, Far Rockaway and Long IslandSalary: Level 1 $19.00 - $22.00 per hourLevel 2 $25.00 - $28.00 per hourEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.