Family Peer Advocate

  •  Hiring Manager
  •  March 18, 2024
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Federation of Organizations is looking for a full-time Family Peer Advocate for the Home Best Program.

The world does not run out of people to help…and we need people like YOU to help us make a positive change in the community!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum High School Diploma, obtain Family Peer Certification in the first six months of employment, and some experience serving children and families with serious mental illness. A clean, valid NYS Driver’s License is preferred. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.

CORE & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Provide in-home services to children, adults, and families with serious mental illness to receive services in their own homes or communities. Oversees and coordinates access to all services (behavioral, medical health and social service supports) to assist children and families to stay healthy in Nassau County Only. Family Peer Advocate (FPA) and the parent/family member/caregiver form a collaboration for the benefit of the child/youth. The FPA will hold a caseload of 36 children/families. Service components include activities to help the families to develop resources and support for the benefit of the child/youth, including engagement, bridging and transition, self-advocacy, self-efficacy and empowerment, parent skill development, and community connections.

Salary: $16 Hourly

At Federation, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
  • 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
  • Long and Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • CALM App Subscription
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
  • Comprehensive Paid Training
  • Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
  • Supplemental Pet Insurance
  • Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
  • Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
  • Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Federation of Organizations provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1972, Federation of Organizations (Federation) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. Federation continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.

Federation has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children.

For more information about Federation of Organizations, please visit our website: https://www.fedoforg.org/.

Job Category: Peer Services
Job Type: Field Work Full Time Remote
Job Location: long Island Nassau Suffolk

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