Position Summary:

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.

Essential Duties and 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. 
• 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, college degree preferred.
• Must obtain provisional certification within the first 6 months of employment and the professional credential within 18 months or apply for an extension if more time is needed. 
•  ‘Lived-experience’ as the parent or primary caregiver of a child with a social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, or  developmental disability required.
• Intermediate Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid and clean driver's license required. 

Additional Information

Schedule

• Hourly - hours to be determined but will not exceed 19 hours per week.
• Flexible schedule based on client's needs and availability, which will include evening hours.
• Salary: $22/hour
• Location: Garden City

All positions at FCA are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.