Per-Diem Family Peer Advocate

Job description

Per-Diem Family Peer Advocate

nLocation: Garden City, NY | Schedule: Up to 19 hours per week | Status: Non-Exempt |Salary Range: $22/hour

nThe Opportunity

nThe 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.

nResponsibilities:

nnnConduct visits in the home and community setting to educate clients on parenting techniques and develop advocacy skills.

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

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nnComplete all required paperwork in accordance with funding and agency requirements and submit by required deadline. This includes but not limited to 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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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, GED or equivalent

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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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nnProficient computer skills with MS Office

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nnValid and clean driver's license required.

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n nCompensation

nThe 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.

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

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Worksite address

mineola, NY, 11501, US

Who can apply

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