Family Engagement Coordinator
2 months ago
**Job Summary**
The New York State Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting parents of youth involved in the child welfare system.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Build and maintain a supportive relationship with parents, providing emotional support and guidance as needed.
- Develop and implement support groups and workshops to empower parents and promote family engagement.
- Provide advocacy and support to parents in meetings and appointments with the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
- Support parents in crisis situations, providing a listening ear and connecting them with resources as needed.
- Connect parents to larger empowerment movements and community resources to promote family well-being.
- Meet with parents regularly through one-on-one engagements and group meetings.
- Engage parents in community events and activities, promoting family involvement and empowerment.
- Help plan and organize monthly family informational nights, promoting education and awareness.
- Participate in mandated and elective training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Collaborate with OCFS family engagement specialists and the statewide family engagement specialist to promote family involvement and empowerment.
**Requirements**
- Two years of experience participating in self-help activities, peer support or advocacy programs, or similar organizations.
- Must have been in child welfare placement for two years or more above the age of 8, or had juvenile justice placement or received homeless youth services in New York State, or are a parent who has had a child involved in the juvenile justice system.
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