Parent Advocate, Trinity
As a Family Peer Advocate, you will provide an array of services to families affiliated with Trinity Alliance who are raising children experiencing social, emotional, developmental, substance abuse and/or behavioral health. You will report to the Program Manager, Community Solutions and Peer Support. Service provision will include in home visits with families and onsite work with Service Navigators. Community-based travel is required.
Availability: Part-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule
Responsibilities:
- Provide support, advocacy and resources to the family based on the child's needs as identified by the parent/caregiver.
- Provide services within a Family-driven Care framework, including respecting family choice and voice, believing in each family’s potential to learn and grow, and utilizing strategies that empower families.
- Connect families to supports in their community.
- Work with family members to identify goals and objectives of treatment.
- Educate parents/caregivers on how to advocate if services are not meeting their needs.
- Participate in relevant treatment meetings and attend all required trainings.
- Complete all documentation.
Requirements and Education:
- A High School Diploma.
- Must be a parent/caregiver of a child with Mental Health and comfortable sharing your experience.
- Must obtain Family Peer Advocate Credentialing through Families Together of NY.
- Must have a valid NYS drivers license with reliable transportation.
Benefits
- Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday Pay
- 401 (K) plan
- Life Insurance
- Loan repayment assistance
- Free training/CEU opportunities
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
