Family and Children's Association
Family Peer Advocate
Job Description
Family Peer Advocate
The Opportunity
Family Peer Advocates will work under the Nassau Family Center Program to provide client centered services and assist families living in Nassau County with children ages 5-18 that have been diagnosed with or at risk of being diagnosed with a Serious Emotional Disability. Family Peer Advocates will create a partnership with the families that is individualized to their needs and will build on family strengths to enhance their capacity to care for their child.
Responsibilities
+ Conduct visits in the home and community setting to educate clients on parenting techniques and develop advocacy skills.
+ Provide monthly phone calls and support to waitlisted families and engage them in family support services prior to enrollment.
+ Provide services to county clients who walk-in or telephone the program in need of support.
+ At minimum, 60% of worked time must be sp...
The Opportunity
Family Peer Advocates will work under the Nassau Family Center Program to provide client centered services and assist families living in Nassau County with children ages 5-18 that have been diagnosed with or at risk of being diagnosed with a Serious Emotional Disability. Family Peer Advocates will create a partnership with the families that is individualized to their needs and will build on family strengths to enhance their capacity to care for their child.
Responsibilities
+ Conduct visits in the home and community setting to educate clients on parenting techniques and develop advocacy skills.
+ Provide monthly phone calls and support to waitlisted families and engage them in family support services prior to enrollment.
+ Provide services to county clients who walk-in or telephone the program in need of support.
+ At minimum, 60% of worked time must be sp...
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