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: $42,000/Annually
Benefits Information
FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.