SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a bridge between families, service providers and the CR staff, Supporting a productive and respectful partnership by assisting the families to express their strengths, needs and goals.
• Connect families with appropriate services and supports.
• Supporting and assisting families during stages of transition which may be unfamiliar (e.g. placements, in crisis, and between service systems etc.)
• Promote continuity of engagement and supports as families’ needs and service change
• Promote self-advocacy, self-efficacy, and empowerment in families
• Assist families to identify and set goals and short-term objectives
• Assist parents in developing parenting skills
• Attend required meetings and trainings
• Ensure delivery of services as outlined by treatment plans
• Submit progress notes and other documentation within required timeframes
• Report incidents to supervisor upon discovery
• Performs all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School Diploma, high school equivalency preferred or a state Education Commencement Credential (e.g., SACC or CDOS). This educational requirement can be waived by the state if the person has demonstrated competencies and has relevant life experience sufficient for the peer credential
• Demonstrated “lived Experience” as a parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral healthcare needs.
• Complete level one of the Parent Empowerment Program Training for Family Peer Advocates or approved comparable training
• Agree to practice according to the Family Peer Advocate Code of Ethics.
• Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Must have a valid Driver’s license
• Must pass clearance checks for State Central register, Justice Center and Fingerprinting as required