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Family Advocate

Family & Children's Association

Part-Time | On Location / In Office

$21 - $22/hr.

  • Conduct home visits (60% of worked time) to educate clients on parenting techniques and develop advocacy skills and to assist them in securing community resources to strengthen their support system.
  • Facilitate groups or other networking opportunities for clients.
  • Attend all required program, agency and regulatory training and meetings.
  • Complete all required paperwork in accordance with funding and agency requirements and submit by required deadline. This includes but not limited to case records, timesheets, mileage forms and expense reports.
  • Collaborate with Case Manager on shared client cases to ensure quality delivery of services.
  • Assume other tasks, projects and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program.

Qualifications and Requirements include:

  • High school diploma required.
  • Must complete the required OMH trainings within the first year of employment
  • Must parent or have parented a child with mental health challenges.
  • A valid New York State driver’s license with a safe and responsible driving history, and the ability to regularly travel to and from residences, worksites and schools within Nassau or Suffolk County.
  • Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word and the Internet. Ability to adapt to program specific applications.

Schedule:

  • Hourly – hours to be determined but will not exceed ten (19) hours per week.
  • Flexible schedule based on client’s needs and availability, which will include evening hours.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary:  $21-22 per hour

Posted On: November 20, 2023

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