• CTTP-Parent Support Advocate

    House of the Good Shepherd (Utica, NY)


    CTTP-Parent Support Advocate

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Champlin Ave - Utica, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

     

    Salary Range

     

    $25.47 - $25.47 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 25%

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

    Description

    Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities: The Parent Support Advocate is responsible for providing outreach, support, and advocacy to caregivers and families of youth in care. The Parent Support Advocate acts as a liaison between families and treatment providers. Through identification of family needs and strengths, the Parent Support Advocate will work with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support the efforts of family-driven care and empower families/caregivers to become an active participant and decision maker in the treatment process.

    Principal Assigned Responsibilities:

    + Utilize "lived experience" to support and empower families/caregivers through treatment process.

    + Act as a liaison between families/caregivers and treatment team members by helping providers identify family needs via strengths based and family-driven treatment approaches.

    + Provide families and caregivers with emotional support through face to face and phone contacts.

    + Assist family/caregivers in understanding the roles of treatment providers and navigating systems and services.

    + Work with families/caregivers to identify and connect with supportive services/resources in their home community.

    + Empower families/caregivers to advocate for service needs and become involved in decision making/treatment processes.

    + Identify parenting skills that need to be developed. Develop these skills through education and modeling of skills.

    + Develop and co-facilitate parent/caregiver support groups.

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience Requirements:

    + Bachelor's degree, preferably in human services or a related field, required.

    + Minimum of one-year successful human service experience in a behavioral health setting, preferably working with children.

    Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Competencies:

    + Commitment to the following and embracing the Seven Commitments of our Sanctuary.

    + Ability to engage in collaborative working relationships with agency staff and service providers in children's home communities.

    + Ability to work independently and confidently in various communities.

    + Understanding of basic needs and developmental issues of children in a way that respects individuality.

    + Demonstrate knowledge of behavioral treatment, social skills and age-appropriate developmental milestones of youth.

    + Demonstrate the ability to form effective relationships with youth and families.

    + Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.

    + Practices infection control, including appropriate hand washing procedures.

    + Valid New York State driver’s license.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    The House of the Good Shepherd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. HGS encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and those with disabilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access throughout the hiring process.