Family Peer Advocate

Catholic Charities Of Broome County•Binghamton, NY

10d•$18

About The Position

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTY Family Peer Advocate – Level 2 – per diem Salary $18/hr. FLSA (Non-Exempt) I. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience High school diploma or GED Lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver of a child with special needs Skills Ability to advocate for self and others Ability to communicate clearly, including active listening Knowledge of recovery approaches The ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing 40 lbs. Ability to legally operate a vehicle in NY State II. RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor III. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Complete credentialing requirements and participate in on-going continuing education Provide peer to peer support Share common experiences Participate in care planning Provide transportation Facilitate community orientation/integration Actively participate in scheduled supervision Facilitate support groups Assist others in recovery based on individual need and cultural considerations Participate in all required training Represent the Agency and program in the community and with other service providers Regular and substantial contact with individuals receiving support Perform other related tasks as directed by supervisor In compliance with all applicable government laws, rules, regulations and standards and all Catholic Charities Policies and Procedures the duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the above. Catholic Charities of Broome County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity in the workplace and respect the dignity of each individual. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver of a child with special needs
Ability to advocate for self and others
Ability to communicate clearly, including active listening
Knowledge of recovery approaches
The ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing 40 lbs.
Ability to legally operate a vehicle in NY State

Responsibilities

Complete credentialing requirements and participate in on-going continuing education
Provide peer to peer support
Share common experiences
Participate in care planning
Provide transportation
Facilitate community orientation/integration
Actively participate in scheduled supervision
Facilitate support groups
Assist others in recovery based on individual need and cultural considerations
Participate in all required training
Represent the Agency and program in the community and with other service providers
Regular and substantial contact with individuals receiving support
Perform other related tasks as directed by supervisor