Advocate (Temporary)

Family Peer Advocate

Family Peer Advocates will work under the Nassau Family Center Program to 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.

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.

Attend all required program, agency and regulatory training and meetings.

Collaborate with Case Manager on shared client cases to ensure quality delivery of services.

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)