Family Peer Advocate Community Based Clinical

ST ANNE INSTITUTE•City of Troy, NY

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Community Based Clinical, the family peer advocate will be responsible for supplying advocacy and outreach services for the clients and families of St. Anne Institute while exuding cultural competency and sensitivity.

Requirements

High school diploma
Strong verbal skills to communicate with colleagues and allied professionals in and outside the agency
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a team member and maintain confidentiality
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Experience being a parent of a child with specials needs navigating systems, facilitating linkage to additional services and attending Committee on Special Educations meetings preferred

Responsibilities

Home visits, school visits and other outreach efforts as indicated and in consultation with supervisor to support the client’s optimal functioning.
Coach and model shared decision making and skills that support collaboration, in addition to providing opportunities for families to self-advocate.
Serve as a bridge between families and service providers. Support productive, respectful partnership by assisting families to express their strengths, needs and goals.
Provide psycho-educational services to educate clients and community members about mental illness, child abuse, substance abuse and other community resources.

Benefits

Medical
dental
vision
FSA
voluntary life
STD
LTD
Legal Plan
Pet Insurance available the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment
403(B)
tuition reimbursement
vacation
personal
sick
11 observed holidays