Per Diem Family Peer Advocate The Opportunity The Family Peer Advocate will incorporate personal experience parenting a child with special needs to support parents and strengthen their ability to keep their child at home and within their community. Responsibilities + Meet with families according to their scheduling needs + Increase awareness of and enhance family strengths. + Advocate for services and systems that are fair, responsive, and family driven. + Assist families to rediscover and reconnect to natural community supports. + Promote effective parent-professional system partnerships. + Address barriers that may prevent full service participation. + Empower families to make informed decisions and advocate on behalf of and in collaboration to promote shared decision making. + Prepare and accompany families to meetings to ensure their voice is included in the planning and decision-making at all levels. + Conduct groups to offer opportunities for families to connect and reduce isolation. + Link to and provide workshops to enhance parenting skills. + Complete all documentation by required deadlines and in compliance with agency and funding regulations. Qualifications + High School Diploma or equivalent required. + Family Peer Advocate Certification preferred. + Intermediate computer skills. + Must have lived experience parenting a child with special needs. + Valid and clean driver's license. Additional Information Location: Bohemia Salary: $20/hr Schedule: Per-Diem, up to 15 hours per week FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. <