Family Peer Associate

Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster. Start Over with Job Search Returning Applicant? Login Now Family Peer Associate Full Time/Part Time Full Time Total Hours Per Week 35 From Salary $30.2198 To Salary $30.2198 Job Summary: The Family Peer Advocate (FPA) will provide six Family Support Services (engagement, bridging and transition support, community connections and natural supports, self-advocacy and empowerment, parent skill development, and promoting effective family driven practice) while managing the network “soft-line” communication. Family Peer Advocates will carry a caseload of 15. This position is a direct report to the Family Support Network Supervisor. Duties & Responsibilities Maintain a caseload of 15 families.Offer an array of formal and services and supports to families that have a child with social, behavioral, emotional, health and/or developmental needs.Work as a team with the Family Support Network and with the Family Network Supervisor in developing program goals and outcomes.Manage on-site “soft-line” and use tracking process of calls and inquiries.Welcome and document all walk-in clients and any resources allocated.Provide input and assist in curriculum development for Family Leadership training.Attend family service conferences both in the community and state level.Serve as a mentor, using strengths based relationship working with families.Assist and attend appointments with clients.Model self-sufficiency techniques and advocacy techniques with families.Attend all required training to include Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) and Family Needs and Strengths (FANS) and receive credentialing one month after hire.Be able to work a flexible schedule to include nights and alternate Saturdays.Any other tasks assigned by supervisor. Education & Experience High School Diploma/GED and “lived experience” as a caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems is required. Certificates, Licenses And Registrations Parent empowerment Program (PEP) credentialingFamily Needs and Strengths (FANS) certifiedValid Driver's License Physical Requirements: While performing the duties for this job, the employee is required to communicate clearly and effectively. The employee is required to stand; use mobility, handle, or feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.