Family Peer Advocate

4 weeks ago

Utica, New York, United States Cayuga Centers Full time

Family Peer Advocate

Job Tracking ID: Job Location: Utica, NY Job Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years) Level of Education: High School/GED Job Type: Full-Time/Regular Date Updated: August 19, 2024 Years of Experience: Less Than 1 Year Starting Date: ASAP Invite a friend Back to job search (/ facebook. com/sharer. php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcayugacenters%2Eatsondemand%2Ecom%2Findex%2Ecfm%3Ffuseaction%3D512690%2Eviewjobdetail%26CID%3D512690%26JID%3D884550%26source%3Dfacebook) Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for Family Peer Advocate Earn $ /hour based on education Location: Utica, NY Share our commitment to helping children and families restore, rehabilitate and support a child's functioning by applying a greater focus on prevention and early intervention. Bring your experience, compassion, and energy to the team and make a difference in the lives of children in our community About Cayuga Centers Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have 22 locations across 8 states and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging. About the Program and Position: Cayuga Centers is looking for an individual who is passionate about strengths-based, youth-and family-centered care within the Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program. Under the supervision of the Director of Resiliency Programs, the Family Peer Advocate will work closely with the family members and/or caregivers of youth receiving services in the agency's CFTSS and Care Management Programs. The Family Peer Advocate will assist families in accessing support, connecting with providers, and addressing concrete and/or subjective barriers that prevent participation in services. This staff member will also work to assist families in increasing their skills in self-advocacy and empower families to make informed decisions. Connecting families to community connections and natural support networks is an integral job function within this role. How you get to use your skills... Complete the Families Together training and practice fidelity to interventions and models trained by that organization and Cayuga Centers Engage families in Family Peer Support Services by partnering with families, identifying strengths, and building from strengths to support goal achievement Act as a liaison between families and service providers within the CFTSS team as well as other providers Attend meetings with families and their service providers to ensure their points of view are heard and reflected in treatment plans Assist families in gathering, organizing, and preparing their thoughts and documentation Address barriers that prevent full participation in services Support families through transitional time periods Support families' efforts in caring for their children's mental and physical health Assist families in developing effective routines and implementing these within their home Assist families in identifying and accessing natural and formal support networks Coach and model effective communication skills Coach and model healthy decision-making skills Teach and support the use of self-advocacy skills Assist program leadership and team members in developing and adapting policies and procedures to ensure that family voice and choice are considered and valued Participate in weekly supervision with the Assistant Director of Child and Family Treatment and Support Services/Braided Respond in a positive and respectful manner to diversity, among the agency's service population Responsible for maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of Protected Health Information of service recipients in any form (e. g. , computer access, conversations, documentation) during and surviving the termination, expiration or cancellation of employment/association with Cayuga Centers Responsible for complying with rules and regulations governing access to Protected Health Information under HIPPA. Access to Protected Health Information is limited to the extent required to perform responsibilities effectively and efficiently. No access will be permitted unnecessarily. These essential job functions dictate the level of access, use, and disclosure of confidential information. Perform other duties as requested by program supervisors and agency leadership. Schedule: Looking for an applicant who is willing to work with the youth/families at a time that suits the youth and family needs on a flexible schedule. This is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position. Experience and Skills: High School Diploma/GED required Bachelor's degree in human services related field preferred Ability to complete training through Families Together organization to become a New York State Credentialed Family Peer Advocate Demonstrate "lived experience" as a parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health, and/or behavioral healthcare needs Prior work experience with families preferred Ability to clearly communicate both in writing and verbally Ability and willingness to engage and work with families in an "in-home" context Ability to carry our program goals created by youth and families Ability to maintain and uphold professional boundaries Ability to handle confidential material in a responsible manner Ability to work effectively and patiently with others in difficult and/or stressful situations Valid NYS Driver's License required Why Cayuga Centers? Certified Great Place to Work Workplace Wellness Award Finalist Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions Committed to employee professional development and advanceme.

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