Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services

Job description

Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services enhance the youth’s ability, regardless of disability (developmental, physical, and/or behavioral), to function as part of a family unit and enhances the family’s ability to care for the youth in the home and/or community as well as, provides the youth, family and caregivers with techniques and information so that they can better respond to the needs of the participant. These services are intended to assist the youth and family in understanding and addressing the participant’s needs related to their disabilities. Requirements: Valid NY or NJ Driver’s license preferred. Good English communication skills a must. Flexible part time, after school hours. Locations include Brooklyn, Queens, Far Rockaway and Long Island Salary: Level 1 $19.00 - $22.00 per hour Level 2 $25.00 - $28.00 per hour - Interact and engage with family and youth to offer educational, advocacy, and support resources to develop family’s ability to independently access community services and activities - Provide guidance in the principles of youth’s chronic condition or life-threatening illness - Train youth and/or the family in methods and behaviors to enable success in...