Family Peer Advocate Community Based Clinical

FAMILY PEER ADVOCATE

Mission:

St. Anne Institute is a human service agency whose mission is to partner with individuals and families in a supportive and inclusive environment to achieve shared goals and strengthen communities. The vision of St. Anne Institute is to be the leading provider of innovative and equitable human services through the Guiding Principles of Loving, Caring and Protecting.

Salary range: $42,500 -$45,000 (40 hours per week) 

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, FSA, voluntary life, STD, LTD, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance available the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment, 403(B), tuition reimbursement, vacation, personal, sick and 11 observed holidays.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Director of Community Based Clinical, the family peer advocate will be responsible for supplying advocacy and outreach services for the clients and families of St. Anne Institute while exuding cultural competency and sensitivity. 

Responsibilities:

Home visits, school visits and other outreach efforts as indicated and in consultation with supervisor to support the client’s optimal functioning.

Coach and model shared decision making and skills that support collaboration, in addition to providing opportunities for families to self-advocate.

Serve as a bridge between families and service providers. Support productive, respectful partnership by assisting families to express their strengths, needs and goals.

Provide psycho-educational services to educate clients and community members about mental illness, child abuse, substance abuse and other community resources.

Requirements and Education:

High school diploma, GED or State Education Commencement Credential required; completion of Family Peer Advocate (PEP) Training Level 1 (online self-paced modules) required; 2 letters of recommendation in support of qualifications and readiness to maintain high professional standards while working with parents/caregivers for the benefit of children/youth required; proof of attestation of the Code of Ethics; strong verbal skills to communicate with colleagues and allied professionals in and outside the agency; ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a team member and maintain confidentiality; experience being a parent of a child with specials needs navigating systems, facilitating linkage to additional services and attending Committee on Special Educations meetings preferred; valid driver’s license required.

St. Anne Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.