Family Peer Advocate - Dix Hills, United States - SCO Family of Services

SCO Family of Services

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Dix Hills, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Madonna Heights Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) is a trauma-informed therapeutic program that provides the most intensive residential mental health services available outside of a hospital setting.

The RTF Program helps youth strengthen connections with family, while improving outcomes through a youth-guided, family-driven and trauma-sensitive approach to treatment.

The 24-hour facility offers a wide range of therapeutic services as well as comprehensive mental health, medical, recreational and independent living supports.

Intensive treatment plans direct the individualized treatment of each youth.

The RTF's trauma-responsive treatment environment promotes safety, sensitivity and healing where clients can feel secure enough to address unresolved trauma while learning to maintain emotional regulation and employ self-care strategies.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To provide a structured, strength-based relationship between a Family Peer Advocate (FPA) and the Parent/Family member/Caregiver for the benefit of the Child/youth.

Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.

Activities included must be intended to achieve the identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child/youth's services plan.

The FPA provides support to families and acts as a liaison between families, staff, community and all other family related support services.

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Operate from a Strength Based and Family Driven Care Perspective
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Serve as a bridge between families, service providers and the CR staff, supporting a productive and respectful partnership by assisting the families to express their strengths, needs and goals.
Connect families with appropriate services and supports, including community exposure and family engagement with entire CR team.
Supporting and assisting families during
ALL stages of transition.
Promote continuity of engagement and supports as families' needs and service change.
Promote selfadvocacy, selfefficacy, and empowerment in families.
Assist families to identify and set goals and shortterm objectives.
Assist parents in developing parenting skills.
Attend required meetings and trainings.
Ensure delivery of services as outlined by treatment plans.
Submit progress notes and other documentation within required timeframes.
Report incidents to supervisor upon discovery.
Perform all other duties assigned.

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Continuous monitoring that family voice and choice is present in ALL service delivery

II. QUALIFICATIONS

Family Peer Support will be delivered by a New York State Credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA).
STEPS TO OBTAIN A FAMILY PEER CREDENTIAL
Demonstrated "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. Preferred, lived experience with outofhome placement.
A high school diploma, high school equivalency preferred or a State Education Commencement Credential (e.g. SACC or CDOS). This educational requirement can be waived by the State if the person has demonstrated competencies and has relevant life experience sufficient for the peer credential.
Complete Level One of the Parent Empowerment Program Training for Family Peer Advocates or approved comparable training.
Submit two letters of reference attesting to proficiency in and suitability for the role of a Family Peer Advocate (FPA).
Agree to practice according to the Family Peer Advocate Code of Ethics. An FPA with a Provisional Family Peer Advocate Credential must complete all other requirements of the Professional Family Peer Advocate credential within 18 months of commencing employment as a FPA.
Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
Must have a valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record if driving is a requirement for the position.
Must be cleared by the NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search.
Must be cleared (not have any active or pending cases) by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services for instances of child abuse and/or neglect.

III. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Maintains demonstrate the ability to: Assess the needs of individuals and families, at admission and ongoing through after care.

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, demonstrate positive interpersonal skills.
Model strength based and professional behavior.
Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Familiar with electronic record system, meet deadlines and willingness to grow and change are necessary.