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About the Role

The Parent and Child Mentor will collaborate with other agencies to offer a variety of mentoring services to referred children, parents, and families. This position can be 4 days on and 3 days off with a schedule request.

Responsibilities

• Complete Mandated Reporting and HIPAA training within the first week of employment.
• Obtain New York State Peer Specialist Certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Obtain an additional 10 hours of CEUs annually after receipt of New York State Peer Specialist Certification to maintain credentials.
• Keep statistical data to report to their direct supervisor by the last working day of each month.
• Must have knowledge of resources and systematic processes in Franklin County.
• Must continually learn systemic processes for all systems in Franklin County such as, but not limited to, courts, probation, Department of Social Services, Public Defenders, Conflict Defenders.
• Must abide by all agency policies and procedures.
• Must maintain confidentiality of individuals worked with and agency functions.
• Responsible for assisting with daily upkeep and cleaning of the agency, including copier and fax machine.
• Engage in supervision meetings monthly with their direct supervisor.
• Help to connect individuals to providers they deem suitable for their overall well-being such as but not limited to, primary care, etc.
• Empower families to resolve current issues and to develop coping strategies for the future.
• Provide a model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication and setting appropriate boundaries.
• Acknowledge parent, child and family strengths, talents and gifts and encouraging them to find ways to use them.
• Be an active listener and offer support and encouragement when appropriate.
• Engage in activities outside of the home to help expose parent, child(ren) and families to new opportunities and experiences.
• Ability to focus on the root cause of issues and not just the issue presented.
• Complete continued education on recovery to help individuals you are working with.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all agencies on behalf of CCFC.
• Maintain a professional attitude with all agencies CCFC collaborates with regarding training.
• Complete all paperwork per agency guidelines.
• Must promote community integration and involvement.
• Complete in-house referrals.
• Support/work in all programs on a temporary basis to meet the needs of those receiving services as needed.
• Any other job duty as assigned by direct supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, associate degree within a Human Services field preferred.
• Be able to review, assist and refer parent and child(ren) on the social determinants of health which include, but are not limited to, primary care; behavioral health; dental; environmental; housing; financial; employment and social.
• Can maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends along with regular weekday hours.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport.
• Must be a parent.
• NYS Peer Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Personal experience advocating a variety of issues in Franklin Counties.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willing to travel 90% or more a week.
• Active driver’s License.
• Up to date car insurance, registration, and inspection.
• Able to pass a NYS Criminal Justice Background Check.
• Not listed on the Staff Exclusion List.
• Able to clear an OCFS Background.
• Ability to make decisions within the guidelines of the agencies policies & procedures, federal and state laws.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong active listening skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and collaboratively with a team of professionals across various agencies and skill disciplines
• Strong computer skills working with word and excel
• Strong organizational & time management skills

Location

• Franklin County

Work Type

• Full-time
• 40 hours per week

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate degree within a Human Services field preferred

About the Company

• Community Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity

• Community Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer