Family Peer Advocate-CFTSS Job at Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc., Hudson, NY

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  • Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc.
  • Hudson, NY

Job Description

Family Peer Advocate

Are you a parent with a child that has a diagnosis? Are you looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health & Human Services? Apply today to join an amazing team, dedicated to advocating for the health & well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is looking to fill the position of Family Peer Advocate through Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS).

Family Peer Advocates (FPA) provide family peer support services in a variety of settings including independent community-based family support programs, schools, clinics, residential programs, health homes and HCBS, hospitals, and other community-based organizations. New York's Family Peer Advocates work in partnership with parents and with service providers from all'systems' including social services, education, mental health, developmental disabilities, juvenile justice, health, and substance abuse. This 'cross-systems' work comes naturally to FPAs because family needs cross all systems. FPAs are skilled at supporting parent-professional partnerships. They can also be a tremendous resource as providers adopt family-driven and youth-guided practices.

Position Type: Full Time-40 hours/non-exempt

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour w/out FPA credentials, $22.00 per hour w/ FPA provisional credentials and $24.00 per hour w/ FPA professional credentials.

Work Location: 190 Fairview Ave, Hudson, NY.

Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evening hours based on program needs.

Job duties include:

  • Providing information and referral.
  • Engaging families in services.
  • Working with families to discern their strengths, needs, and priorities.
  • Providing 1:1 assistance to help families connect to and participate in services.
  • Accompanying parents to meetings to assure their voice is heard.
  • Increasing parents' feelings of self-efficacy.
  • Reducing stigma and feelings of isolation.
  • Serving as members of child and family planning teams.
  • Helping families identify goals and track progress.
  • Supporting families to develop 'informal' networks of support.
  • Participating as the FPA in specific evidence-based treatment models.
  • Empowering parents by increasing their knowledge and skills.
  • Coaching in constructive self-advocacy skills.
  • Coaching in effective parenting strategies.
  • Initiating and supporting parent support and skills groups.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Afternoon shift

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