Job Information
Family and Children's Association Family Peer Advocate in Mineola, New York
Family Peer Advocate
The Opportunity
Our Children's Mental Health Division is seeking a Family Peer Advocate to support families through personal experience parenting a child with special needs to reduce isolation and enhance their ability to care for their child at home.
Responsibilities
Facilitate ongoing parent support groups, workshops, parenting classes and activities.
Provide services to waitlisted families and Nassau County residents, engage them in services prior to enrollment.
Assist Department Supervisor in planning, creating, and scheduling of workshops and Family Engagement Events.
Assist Nassau County clients who telephone, are referred to, or walk-in to the program in need of parent support and mental health resources.
Assist Departmental Supervisor with monthly Family Center reporting requirements.
Adhere to all agency guidelines and funding regulations including the timely submission of work.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
Must have parented a child with special needs.
One-year professional experience working with children with an emotional disturbance impairments preferred.
Must demonstrate a knowledge of community resources, mental health diagnoses/symptoms and suicide prevention/ assessment.
Must obtain provisional certification within the first 6 months of employment and the professional credential within 18 months, or apply for an extension if more time is needed
Must maintain mandated Reporter Certification.
Valid and clean driver's license
Additional Information
SCHEDULE:
Full Time, Monday through Friday, non-exempt
Hours will vary to accommodate evening support groups or activities.
Salary: $42,000/Annually
Benefits Information
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
403 (B) with generous employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance
Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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