Family Peer Advocate
Family Peer Advocate
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1-3years
$ 16 - 19
1 Vacancy
Job Description
$16$19/hour (Full Time or Part Time available)
The Family Peer Advocate provides support to families raising a child who is experiencing social emotional medical developmental substance use or behavioral challenges in their home school placement or community. The Family Peer Advocate engages in a structured strengthbased relationship with the parent or caregiver for the benefit of the child. Services are delivered in a trauma informed culturally and linguistically competent manner. The Family Peer Advocate is an integral part of the CFTSS team.
- Foster the growth of the parentchild relationship in alignment with the plan and the agency s familycentered practice philosophy.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with the families.
- Collaborate with and advocate for families alongside community agencies.
- Support parents and caregivers in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of atrisk children through strengthbased interventions and collaboration. Work to reduce feelings of stigma and isolation within families and promptly communicate any concerns to the supervisor.
- Provide safe and reliable transportation for youth families and Children s Home affiliates as required by the program. Educate parents and caregivers on navigating and utilizing public transportation.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain the NYS Family Peer Advocate credential within one year required
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
- Must have Personal "Lived Experience" as a parent/primary caregiver who has experienced multiple services on behalf of their child required
- Valid Drivers License required
Benefits
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- AgencyPaid CEUs License Prep Course and License Exam
- 403(b) with 6 employer contribution
- Ample PTO and Sick Time
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Professional Development
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for Professional Development
Personal "Lived Experience" as a parent, foster parent, or guardian of a child who has experienced multiple services required (examples: IEP, 04 plans, CPS, foster care, adoption, juvenile justice, mental health, behavioral health, housing services, etc... Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required. NYS Family Peer Advocate credential within 30 days of employment required. The Children's Home will support employees to obtain the required credentials.
Employment Type
Full Time
