Best Self Hiring For Family Advocate Of The West Clinic at Buffalo, NY, United States Full Time

Job Description

Family Advocate of the West Clinic

Family Peer Support Services are an array of services and support systems provided to families raising a child or young adult up to age 21 who is experiencing social, emotional, addiction, or behavioral health challenges in their home, school, community, and/or placement. Family Peer support services are provided by a trained and credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA) who is uniquely qualified to work with families based on their personal lived experience parenting a child with similar needs and the specialized training they receive. This service provides a structured, strength-based relationship between a credentialed FPA and the parent/caregiver for the benefit of the child/youth. The purpose of this service is to support the parent/caregiver and enhance their skills so they can promote positive youth functioning and their child’s ability to live successfully in their community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

xc2xb7 Provides outreach and information, engagement, bridging and transition support, self-advocacy, community connections and natural supports, parent skill development and promotion of family driven practice

xc2xb7 Provides individual and family advocacy on site, at satellite sites, in the field or in the home

xc2xb7 Refers children/families to ancillary services

xc2xb7 Runs family education and support groups

xc2xb7 Represents the program at collaborative interagency meetings

xc2xb7 Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and discussions

xc2xb7 Maintains and disseminates information on community resources

xc2xb7 Maintains records in an accurate and timely fashion in accordance with regulations.

xc2xb7 Attends trainings as required for recertification/upgrade of credentials and any additional training assigned by supervisor/agency

xc2xb7 Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the participants we serve.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

xc2xb7 Work collaboratively as part of a comprehensive school, child and family team

xc2xb7 Computer literacy and excellent written and communication skills

xc2xb7 Outstanding interpersonal skills.

xc2xb7 Must be willing to work non-standard hours

xc2xb7 Works to create a safe environment that respects and empowers participants to feel a sense of pride in their culture and beliefs they identify with.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES UNIQUE TO THIS POSITION:

xc2xb7 Must be able to travel in the community and access families in their own homes

xc2xb7 The ability to model principles of recovery and wellness are required

QUALIFICATIONS:

xc2xb7 High School Degree or equivalent (Required)

xc2xb7 Must have New York State Family Peer Advocate Credential Provisional or be working towards this credential.

xc2xb7 Must be able to demonstrate lived experience as the parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral healthcare needs

– Spanish speaking preferred

AND

xc2xb7 A valid NYS drivers’ license.

xc2xb7 Must have Accredited NYS Defensive Driving course or obtain one within of hire.

xc2xb7 Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration.

xc2xb7 If driving one’s own vehicle, maintain valid registration, inspection, and automobile insurance.

xc2xb7 Must provide proof of registration, inspection, and insurance upon hire and when requested.

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