Family Peer Advocate





Location: Garden City, NY | Schedule: Full Time, 35 Hour Per Week| Status: Non-Exempt |Salary:23.07/Hour



The Opportunity


The Family Peer Advocates will work under the Nassau Family Center Program to provide client centered services and assist families with children ages 5-18 that have been diagnosed with or at risk of being diagnosed with a Serious Emotional Disability. Family Peer Advocates will create a partnership with the families that is individualized to their needs and will build on family strengths to enhance their capacity to care for their child. Services are provided in the home and community setting within Nassau and Western Suffolk County.

Responsibilities:


+ Conduct visits in the home and community setting to educate clients on parenting techniques and develop advocacy skills.

+ Provide monthly phone calls and support to waitlisted families and engage them...