What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Peer Advocate position at Family and Children's Association?
The Opportunity
The Family Peer Advocate will work for our Nassau Family Center, a program that supports families who have children ages 5 –18 with a Serious Emotional Impairment.
Responsibilities
· Conduct home visits (60% of worked time) to educate clients on parenting techniques and develop advocacy skills and to assist them in securing community resources to strengthen their support system.
· Facilitate groups or other networking opportunities for clients.
· Attend all required program, agency and regulatory training and meetings.
· Complete all required paperwork in accordance with funding and agency requirements.
· Collaborate with Case Manager on shared client cases to ensure quality delivery of services.
· Assume other tasks, projects and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program.
Qualifications
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· The ability to complete OMH trainings within the first year of employment.
· Must parent or have parented a child with special needs.
· Valid and clean New York State driver's license with a safe and responsible driving history. A
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Microsoft Word), and the ability to adapt to program specific applications.
Additional Information
Schedule:
Full time, Monday through Friday. This is a non-exempt position
Salary: $23.07/hr
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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