Per Diem Family Peer Advocate The Per Diem Family Peer Advocate will work for our Nassau Family Center, a program that services youth with emotional impairments. Responsibilities + Conduct home visits to educate clients on parenting techniques and develop advocacy skills and to assist them in securing community resources to strengthen their support system. + Facilitate groups or other networking opportunities for clients. + Attend all required program, agency and regulatory training and meetings. + Complete all required paperwork in accordance with funding and agency requirements and submit by required deadline. This includes but not limited to case records, timesheets, mileage forms and expense reports. + Collaborate with Case Manager on shared client cases to ensure quality delivery of services. + Assume other tasks, projects and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program. Qualifications + High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred. + Must obtain provisional certification within the first 6 months of employment and the professional credential within 18 months or apply for an extension if more time is needed. Add high school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred + Must parent or have parented a child with special needs. + Must have a valid and clean driver's license. + Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Word and the Internet. Ability to adapt to program specific applications. Additional Information Schedule: + Hourly - hours to be determined but will not exceed ten (19) hours per week. + Flexible schedule based on client's needs and availability, which will include evening hours. Salary: $22/hour All positions at FCA are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply. <