Location: Garden City, NY | Schedule: Full Time, 35 Hour Per Week| Status: Non-Exempt |Salary:23.07/Hour

The Opportunity

The 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.

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 including case records, timesheets, mileage forms and expense reports.
• 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.
• Conduct targeted outreach to increase referrals and support families in the ER and community services
• Assist coordinator in establishing partnerships with local hospitals and community providers
• Assist with other tasks, projects and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have lived-experience' as the parent 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Valid and clean driver's license required.

Compensation Information

• The 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

Benefits Information

• Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO
• 403(b); with generous employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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