Family Peer Advocate - Part Time

Park Ridge Child Care Center Inc

Rochester, NY, US
Base: $17.85 - $20.00; bonus/equity: not specified...
On-site
System navigation
Family-driven practices
Multidisciplinary teams
Park Ridge Child Care Center Inc is seeking a part-time Family Peer Advocate to support families and caregivers of children in the Youth and Family department. The role involves providing guidance, resources, and advocacy based on shared lived experiences, and requires obtaining specific credentials within a set timeframe

Job Summary

  • The Family Peer Advocate will support families and caregivers with children in the Youth and Family department by offering guidance, resources, and advocacy based on shared lived experiences.
  • Empower families by providing education on system navigation, rights, and services, while promoting active participation in their child's care and fostering positive behavioral strategies.
  • Make referrals, facilitate access to services, conduct assessments to identify gaps, and provide support in various community settings including homes.

Matching Summary

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Park Ridge Child Care Center Inc is seeking a part-time Family Peer Advocate to support families and caregivers of children in the Youth and Family department. The role involves providing guidance, resources, and advocacy based on shared lived experiences, and requires obtaining specific credentials within a set timeframe.

Salary

Base: $17.85 - $20.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • system navigation
  • family-driven practices
  • multidisciplinary teams

Nice-to-have

  • lived experiences
  • positive behavioral strategies
  • system responsiveness

Key Requirements

  • Provisional Family Peer Advocate Credential (PFPA) within 12 months of hire
  • Family Peer Advocate Credential within 18 months of PFPA
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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