Thrive Parent Support Advocate (3584)

The House of The Good Shepherd • Utica, NY

5d • $25 - $25

About The Position

CTTP has a new name: Thrive Together. This new name reflects the program’s mission to support youth and families through challenging transitions and help them move from crisis to stability. Thrive Together offers short-term respite and intensive, phase-based care management for youth returning to the community after hospital stays. This model strengthens HGS’s continuum of care and enhances our ability to serve children, youth, and families. Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities: The Parent Support Advocate is responsible for providing outreach, support, and advocacy to caregivers and families of youth in care. The Parent Support Advocate acts as a liaison between families and treatment providers. Through identification of family needs and strengths, the Parent Support Advocate will work with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support the efforts of family-driven care and empower families/caregivers to become an active participant and decision maker in the treatment process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Services or Psychology or Social Services a related field, required for positions with Uniform Case Record (UCR) documentation responsibilities.
• Minimum of successful one-year experience in Human Service, and/ or Child Welfare in a behavioral health setting, preferably working with children.
• Commitment to the following and embracing the Seven Commitments of our Sanctuary.
• Ability to engage in collaborative working relationships with agency staff and service providers in children's home communities.
• Ability to work independently and confidently in various communities.
• Understanding of basic needs and developmental issues of children in a way that respects individuality.
• Demonstrate knowledge of behavioral treatment, social skills and age-appropriate developmental milestones of youth.
• Demonstrate the ability to form effective relationships with youth and families.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Practices infection control, including appropriate hand washing procedures.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Case Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize "lived experience" to support and empower families/caregivers through treatment process.
• Act as a liaison between families/caregivers and treatment team members by helping providers identify family needs via strengths based and family-driven treatment approaches.
• Provide families and caregivers with emotional support through face to face and phone contacts.
• Assist family/caregivers in understanding the roles of treatment providers and navigating systems and services.
• Work with families/caregivers to identify and connect with supportive services/resources in their home community.
• Empower families/caregivers to advocate for service needs and become involved in decision making/treatment processes.
• Identify parenting skills that need to be developed. Develop these skills through education and modeling of skills.
• Develop and co-facilitate parent/caregiver support groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level