Per Diem Family Peer Advocate - Suffolk, NY, US
Job Information
Job Order ID :
NY1521942
# of Positions :
1
Minimum Education Level :
High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required :
none
Salary :
$20.00 + hourly
Duration :
Part Time Regular
Shift :
Hours per week:
Not Specified
Job Description
Responsibilities
Meet with families face to face in their homes or in the community
Advocate for services and systems that are fair, responsive and family driven
Increase awareness of and enhance family strengths and natural supports
Empower families to make informed decisions and advocate on behalf of and in collaboration to promote shared decision making
Prepare and accompany families to meetings to ensure their voice is included in the planning and decision- making at all levels
Link to and provide trainings, workshops, support groups to enhance parenting skills
Collaborate with IMH worker monthly
Complete all documentation by required deadlines and in compliance with agency and funding requirements
Qualifications
Required:
Must have lived experience parenting a child with special needs
High school diploma
Intermediate computer skills
Valid and clean New York State Driver's License
Family Peer Credential, Preferred
Company Information
Name :
Family and Children's Association
Application Information
Online :
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