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Family and Children's Association Family Engagement Specialist $21.98/hr in Mineola, New York
Family Engagement Specialist $21.98/hr
Primary Responsibilities include:
· Support families through personal experience parenting a child with special needs to reduce isolation and enhance their ability to care for their child at home.
· Facilitate ongoing parent support groups, workshops, parenting classes and activities.
· Provide services to waitlisted families and Nassau County residents, engage them in services prior to enrollment.
· Assist Department Supervisor in planning, creating, and scheduling of workshops and Family Engagement Events.
· Assist Nassau County clients who telephone, are referred to, or walk-in to the program in need of parent support and mental health resources.
· Assist Departmental Supervisor with monthly Family Center reporting requirements.
· Adhere to all agency guidelines and funding regulations including the timely submission of work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
· High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
· Must have parented a child with special needs. One-year professional experience working with children with an emotional disturbance preferred.
· Must demonstrate a knowledge of community resources, mental health diagnoses/symptoms and suicide prevention/ assessment.
· Family Peer Advocate Credential (FPA) required or attained within the first year of employment.
· Must maintain mandated Reporter Certification.
· Valid New York State driver's license with a safe and responsible driving history; A properly registered and insured vehicle to regularly travel from one worksite to another.
SCHEDULE:
· 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
· Hours will vary to accommodate evening support groups or activities.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Medical, dental, life, supplemental life, STD/LTD insurance, and employer contributed pension.
Accessibility to other voluntary benefits such as TDA, flexible spending account, AFLAC cancer care and personal accident insurance.
15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 12 holidays and 2 floating holidays per year.
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.
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