Family Engagement Specialist

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. <