Suffolk County Parent Advocate (Part-time) 3 days/21 hours (Bilingual Spanish)

SCO Family of Services•Deer Park, NY

31d

About The Position

Parent Advocate Program: SUFFOLK COUNTY PREVENTIVE SERVICES Basic Function of Position: To provide support and assistance to Preventive Services families who are participating the program.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Experience with social services
Valid NYS drivers license
Be a team player.
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
Ability to set limits, maintain helping role, and intervene appropriately

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Work as an advocate for the preventive services clients and families
Help teach parenting skills
Help clients identify neighborhood resources
Collaborate with caseworkers
Regularly report on all activities preformed for and/or with clients
Provide support to the families in the program
Assist families in connecting with community programs
Assist in emergency situation
Plan recreational activities with the clients
Work Cell phone will be provided and must be on at all times for emergency/crisis situations
Document work as required
Administrative work as needed (filing, making copies, etc.