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

The Opportunity

The 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.

 Responsibilities:

• Conduct visits in the home and community setting to educate clients on parenting techniques and develop advocacy skills.
• Assist families in securing community resources to strengthen their support system.
• Facilitate groups, family engagement activities 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 and submit by required deadline. This includes but not limited to 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.
• Assist with other tasks, projects and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 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.
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office
• Valid and clean driver's license required. 

Compensation

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.

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