Family Advocacy and Support Services Worker (Per Diem)

Family Advocacy and Support Services Worker (Per Diem) The Opportunity The Caregiver/Family Advocacy Support Services Worker provides home and community-based individual and/or group Advocacy and Support Services to families/caregivers and children to offer educational, advocacy and support resources to develop family/caregivers' ability to independently access community services and improve the child/youth's ability to gain from the community experience. Responsibilities Provide Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services as established with the family/child on the child's treatment plan. Educate and train the caregiver/family unit on available resources to assist them in better advocating for the needs of the child/youth and accessing needed services. Train child/family in self-advocacy, including during community transitions. Train child/family on methods and behaviors to enable success in the community. Adhere to principles of Individualized Care Model and base activities on the needs, abilities and strengths of each child and family. Develop and implement treatment and safety plans in conjunction with the child/family ensuring plans are updated according to changing needs of child/family and state guidelines. Document visits and contacts with clients through progress notes that are submitted within 24- 48 hours of visits. Maintain communication with care managers regarding client progress. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Bachelors Degree with 2 years of related experience or Master's Degree in Human Services or Education with 1 year of experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Valid New York Sate Driver's License Additional Information Schedule: Up to 19 hours per week. Weekday and Weekends, Afternoon and Evenings. Salary: $20/hr FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Created: 2024-11-02