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.