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Federation of Organization is seeking a Part-Time Peer Advocate who will report to the Program Supervisor within the Outreach Program at Patchogue.
HOURS: Part-Time 19 hours per week
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Personal lived experience with mental health. Clean, valid New York State driver’s license. Peer Specialist Certification preferred. Fingerprinting, criminal record check and all necessary clearances from the Justice Center. Meet all health screening requirements set forth by partner hospital regulations.
JOB FUNCTION:
The part-time advocate is responsible for representing Federation of Organizations with interfacing agencies at meetings and events. The staff member will advocate for the needs of people in recovery from mental illness within the mental health system. The advocate will be responsible for providing peer support, advocacy, education, and information to staff, volunteers, and program members. The advocate will facilitate weekly peer support groups at designated hospitals and agency programs. The advocate also attends monthly meetings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Federation of Organizations offers a wide range of rewarding employment opportunities along with a generous benefits package.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
Federation of Organizations provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Part Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$27k-32k (estimate)
04/11/2023
08/23/2024
fedoforg.org
COPIAGUE, NY
200 - 500
1972
$10M - $50M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
Federation of Organizations (Federation) is a multi-service, community-based social wellness agency and is a major provider of health and wellness, senior & childrens services, housing, and support services in Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Manhattan. For almost fifty years, Federation has developed innovative programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, homeless individuals and families, low-income seniors and at-risk children.
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