FAMILY PEER ADVOCATE

St. Anne Institute; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 42,500 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(B)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

St. Anne Institute in Mission, Kansas is looking for a Family Peer Advocate to provide advocacy and outreach services. This role involves conducting home and school visits, coaching families in collaboration, and educating the community about mental health and resources. Applicants should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and experience navigating systems for children with special needs. Benefits include medical, dental, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a team member.
• Experience as a parent of a child with special needs preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and school visits for outreach.
• Coach families on shared decision making and self-advocacy.
• Facilitate communication between families and service providers.
• Provide education on mental illness and community resources.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Collaboration

Cultural competency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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; 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 special 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.