What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Advocacy and Support Services Worker (Per Diem) position at Family and Children's Association?
The Opportunity
The Caregiver/Family Advocacy Support Services Worker provides home and community-based individual and/or group Advocacy and Support Services to families/caregivers and children to offer educational, advocacy and support resources to develop family/caregivers' ability to independently access community services and improve the child/youth's ability to gain from the community experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services as established with the family/child on the child's treatment plan.
- Educate and train the caregiver/family unit on available resources to assist them in better advocating for the needs of the child/youth and accessing needed services.
- Train child/family in self-advocacy, including during community transitions.
- Train child/family on methods and behaviors to enable success in the community.
- Adhere to principles of Individualized Care Model and base activities on the needs, abilities and strengths of each child and family.
- Develop and implement treatment and safety plans in conjunction with the child/family ensuring plans are updated according to changing needs of child/family and state guidelines.
- Document visits and contacts with clients through progress notes that are submitted within 24- 48 hours of visits.
- Maintain communication with care managers regarding client progress.
- Other duties as
assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree with 2 years of related experience or Master's Degree in Human Services or Education with 1 year of experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid New York Sate Driver's License
Additional Information
Schedule: Up to 19 hours per week. Weekday and Weekends, Afternoon and Evenings.
Salary: $20/hr
FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary : $20
