Reports to: Family Prevention Coordinator
Employment Status: Non-Exempt/FT
Salary Range: $25,000-$27,000
Qualifications:
High School Diploma and 2-4 years of related experience in human services, education, mental health/addictions field. OMH Family Peer Credential preferred.
Have lived-experience as the parent (biological, foster, adoptive) or primary caregiver of a child/youth with a social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, or developmental disability and first-hand insight to benefit clients.
Completion of the PEP Level 1 training is required for the FPA Provisional Credential employee is responsible for attending and receiving FPA trainings and completing application process within 12 months, must renew credentialing every two years.
Demonstrated ability in public speaking and program delivery.
Current and valid NYS driver’s license.
Job duties include:
develop skills and strategies to empower and support other families
empower family members to find their voice, acquire new skills, and learn how to plan and partner effectively on behalf of their child.
foster effective parent-professional partnership and promote the practice of family-driven and youth-guided approaches.
practice constructive advocacy at all tiers, modeling and mentoring families in those same skills.
provide family peer support services in a variety of settings including independent community-based family support programs, schools, clinics, residential programs, health homes and HCBS, hospitals, and other community-based organizations.
providing information and referral
engaging families in services
working with families to discern their strengths, needs, and priorities
providing 1:1 assistance to help families connect to and participate in services
accompanying parents to meetings to assure their voice is heard
increasing parents’ feelings of self-efficacy
reducing stigma and feelings of isolation
serving as members of child and family planning teams
helping families identify goals and track progress
supporting families to develop ‘informal’ networks of support
participating as the FPA in specific evidence-based treatment models
empowering parents by increasing their knowledge and skills
coaching in constructive self-advocacy skills
coaching in effective parenting strategies
initiating and supporting parent support and skills groups
helping families learn about special education services, procedures, and rights
helping families understand mental health diagnoses, medication, and treatment options
facilitating effective family-provider partnerships
