What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Advocate position at Community Connections of Franklin County?
Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Working at Community Connections of Franklin County is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission. Our mission is ensuring overall wellness for those we serve and support with thoughtfulness, empathy and care.
We at Community Connections of Franklin County, believe in a society where all individuals have the power to create their own opportunities and successes. Together we build a healthier, stigma free, trauma aware community.
We are looking for a Family Support Advocate.
This position is responsible for engaging families of children with serious emotional disturbance receiving services through the Franklin County System of Care project, including providing an intake/assessment to determine unmet needs
- advocating on behalf of families and encouraging self-advocacy; providing transportation to the local school district to enable family participation in mental health appointments, telehealth meetings, and Parent Advisory Council Meetings.
-completing daily person-centered progress notes for families you are working with the same day the service is delivered;
-following up with families to ensure they were able to connect with providers
-devising a plan to remove all barriers to service connection; participation in evaluation and CQI meetings, and participation in annual focus groups for the evaluation to give feedback on the project.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED required, Associate's degree preferred.
- Awareness of culturally relevant services and supports, taking into account racial and ethnic diversity of youth and families served, youth culture, and rural culture
- Reliable and trustworthy, sound decision-making skills.
- Strong verbal, writing, organizational, and computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to serve families in a professional, welcoming, and efficient manner
- Ability to work closely with school staff to ensure a positive, constructive environment.
- Flexible schedule to participate in school functions
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding families receiving services
- Knowledge of trauma and its effects on families
- Reliable transportation including a valid driver's license, registration, inspection, and insurance
- Knowledge of primary care, behavioral health, and substance abuse providers in the area
- Must be able to clear NYS Staff Exclusion List NYS Justice Background check, and NYS Education Background check.
Travel and Other Requirements: Travel is up to 25% per week
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saint Regis Falls, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person