Family Peer Advocate-Engagement Specialist
$23.07 per hourFamily and Childrens Association
Family Peer Advocate-Engagement Specialist Location: Garden City| Schedule: Full Time 35 hours per week| Salary Range: $23.07/Hour The Opportunity The Family Peer Advocate will provide client centered services and assist families living in Nassau County 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. 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 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
- Other responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program.
- High school diploma, or GED equivalent
- Must have 'lived-experience' as the parent (biological, foster, adoptive) or primary caregiver of a child 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.
- Proficient computer skills with MS Office required.
- Valid and clean driver's license required.
- Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 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)
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