Family Peer Advocate
About The Position
The Family Peer Advocate (Level 2) position at Catholic Charities of Broome County is a per diem role focused on providing peer-to-peer support and advocacy for families. This role requires lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver of a child with special needs, along with strong communication and advocacy skills. The advocate will share common experiences, participate in care planning, provide transportation, facilitate community integration, and assist others in their recovery journey. The position also involves completing credentialing, participating in training and supervision, and representing the agency in the community.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
