Family Peer Advocate Coordinator– PINS Diversion
About The Position
Family Peer Advocate Coordinator provide support to families raising a child who is experiencing social, emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges in their home, school, placement or community. FPA Coordinators are uniquely qualified to work with families based on their own personal experience parenting a child with similar needs. FPA Coordinators develop a structured, strength-based relationship with families to provide support, information, empowerment, parent skill development and advocacy using strength based, family driven and youth guided care at all levels of contact with families, communities and service providers.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree and 2-4 years of related experience in human services, education, and mental health/addictions field.
- Have personal experience as a recipient of mental health services and/or substance abuse services with a willingness to share personal and practical experience, knowledge, and first-hand insight to benefit clients.
- FPA Credential is preferred. However, must complete online training within 6-months of hire (dates flexible based upon frequency of in person training)
- Participate in coaching calls
- Demonstrated ability in public speaking and program delivery.
- Current and valid NYS driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- FPA Credential is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Case Management (30%)
- Groups (25%)
- Community Outreach/Collaborating with Community Resources (20%)
- Meetings (13%)
- Documentation (12%)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
