Family Peer Advocate

The Opportunity

The Family Peer Advocate 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. The Family Peer Advocate 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 all required paperwork in accordance with funding and agency requirements and submit by required deadline.

• 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.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned to ensure the effective operation of the program.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent required.

• Must have ‘lived-experience’ as the parent (biological, foster, adoptive) 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.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Microsoft Word), and the ability to adapt to program specific applications.

• Valid and clean driver's license required.

Additional Information

Schedule:

Full time, Monday through Friday. This is a non-exempt position

Salary: $42,000/Annually

Benefits Information

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 403 (B) with generous employer contribution

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance

• Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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