What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Peer Advocate position at Family & Children's Association?
The Opportunity
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
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
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.
- 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.
- At minimum, 60% of worked time must be spent in direct service provision.
- 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 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.
- Assist with other tasks as needed.
- High school diploma 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.
- Valid and clean driver's license required.
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
- Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 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)