Family Advocate

Description In this position, the Family Resource Specialist acts as a Family Advocate and works with parents/caregivers and members of the family, who have cross system complex service needs, to provide quality advocacy, effective communication and collaboration between individuals and their service providers and connect them to additional community-based services as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain consultative working relationships with countywide front-line staff, supervisors, and families. Demonstrate strong advocacy and care coordination skills that increase family and youth voice in decision making. Knowledge of community-based services in Dutchess County to increase family knowledge, access, and participation in community-based services. Maintain quality contact with families to successfully navigate multiple systems and providers on the individualized family plans by collaborating to implement, monitor, remove barriers and evaluate. Accompany parents/caregivers and individuals to community meetings when requested. Participate in community education and events to expand knowledge of community-based services. Represents the Agency and families' interests within county and statewide meetings. Participates in individual and team meetings, maintains records in full compliance with Agency regulations.
• What we provide: 4 weeks paid vacation annually. 13 paid holidays. 4 personal days. 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days. Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance. Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution. New longevity incentives. Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment. Room for growth and advancement within the organization. Join Astor Services – Apply Now! Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team.

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.

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Requirements

You must have: · Bachelors Degree in related field. · Experience with the population served.