What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Peer Advocate position at Northern Regional Center for Independent Living, Inc.?
Full time Family Peer Advocate - Assist parents of children with disabilities and community service providers to understand rights and responsibilities in educational and service delivery systems. Must be willing to challenge the status quo of our society and work to change systems that discriminate against people with disabilities. Must be eligible to become credentialed as Family Peer Advocate through Families Together in NY. https://www.ftnys.org/workforce/family-peer-advocate-credential/
Equal Opportunity Employer, people with disabilities and minorities encouraged to apply. Send application, available at www.nrcil.net, Resume and cover letter to NRCIL, 230 Ford Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Encourage parents to learn and understand state and federal education laws
Provide individual advocacy for parents and children in the medical and educational settings
Assist parents to access and understand community services and resources
Obtain appropriate training and maintain information on laws, policies, and practices pertaining to IDEA, special education and youth services
Arrange education for families about topics related to their child’s disability and their rights and responsibilities.
Assist parents of children with disabilities to advocate for new initiatives, always striving for creative solutions to barriers
Facilitate meetings between service providers and families as necessary
Maintain community linkages with service providers, schools, and the juvenile justice system
Maintain and measure child and family outcomes
Complete all required documentation
Travel to home visits and school meetings as required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Can you meet NYS requirements to become a Credentialed Family Peer Advocate? chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ftnys.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Family-Peer-Advocate-Provisional-Credential-Application-v.1-2020.pdf
Language:
- Spanish or American Sign Language is a plus (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19