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.
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