Job Information
Northern Rivers Family Services Peer Advocate, PRC in Albany, New York
Peer Advocate, PRC
Job Details
Job Location
Albany-New Karner-PCFC - Albany, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$19.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Description
As a Peer Advocate, you will in the Permanency Resource Center to assist adoptive, guardianship and kinship/custodial families and case managers in helping families and youth access services. You will assist in the development, scheduling and provision of family engagement activities and support groups. You will report to the Permanency Resource Center Case Manager Supervisor and will work both onsite and remote with community-based travel required.
Responsibilities:
Provide families with information about resources in the community for services, ongoing support and linkages.
Assist parents and caregivers in identifying any barriers to accessing community resources.
Assist parents and caregivers with documentation and other steps needed to access resources and support from either public or private entities.
Provide strategies and intervention suggestions to parents/caregivers whose children's challenges create safety concerns.
Provide support to the permanency care managers.
Collaborate with school personnel and attend meetings when indicated to support the permanency care managers.
Help with transportation needs.
Coordinate Family Engagement Events.
Schedule child care staff for support groups.
Participate in regular team meetings.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements and Education:
A High School Diploma
A valid Driver's License
At least five years of experience working with families regarding adoption, foster care, guardianship care or kinship care, or formal or informal custody.
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.