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Job description
Family Peer Advocate
nLocation: Garden City, NY | Schedule: Full Time, 35 Hour Per Week| Status: Non-Exempt |Salary:23.07/Hour
nThe Opportunity
nThe Family Peer Advocates will work under the Nassau Family Center Program to provide client centered services and assist families 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. Services are provided in the home and community setting within Nassau and Western Suffolk County.
nResponsibilities:
nnnConduct visits in the home and community setting to educate clients on parenting techniques and develop advocacy skills.
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nnProvide monthly phone calls and support to waitlisted families and engage them in family support services prior to enrollment.
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nnProvide services to county clients who walk-in or telephone the program in need of support.
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nnAssist families in securing community resources to strengthen their support system.
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nnFacilitate groups, family engagement activities or other networking opportunities for clients.
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nnComplete all required paperwork including case records, timesheets, mileage forms and expense reports.
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nnComplete development and safety plans, session notes, discharge plans and all other pertinent documentation within required timeframes.
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nnCollaborate with Case Manager on shared client cases to ensure quality delivery of services.
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nnConduct targeted outreach to increase referrals and support families in the ER and community services
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nnAssist coordinator in establishing partnerships with local hospitals and community providers
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nnAssist with other tasks, projects and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program.
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n nQualifications
nnnHigh school diploma or equivalent required.
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nnMust have lived-experience' as the parent or primary caregiver of a child/youth with a social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, or developmental disability).
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nnMust 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.
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nnExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
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nnValid and clean driver's license required.
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n nCompensation Information
nnThe competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth
n nBenefits Information
nnnFull Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
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nnGenerous PTO
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nn403(b); with generous employer contribution
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nnFlexible Spending Account (FSA)
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nnPet Insurance
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nnShort Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
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nnLife Insurance
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nnEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
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n nFCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Worksite address
mineola, NY, 11501, US
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