Full-Time/Part Time
Family Support Organization of Bergen County, an NJ nonprofit organization, is seeking full-time/part-time Peer to Peer Family Support Partners to work in Bergen County to provide support, education, and advocacy for families who are raising children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
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Applicant must have been a parent or caregiver of a child with complex emotional/behavioral needs. Applicants must have personally raised or are raising a child/children with similar conditions to the families we serve.
Applicants should be familiar with and have advocated (on behalf of their child/grandchild/sibling etc.) with various system providers such as schools; juvenile justice; mental health; child welfare, etc.
Peer to Peer Family Partners will be required to:
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Learn, understand, and educate families on the values and principles of the NJ Children’s System of Care and the Wraparound Model.
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Build supportive relationships with parents/caregivers.
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Coach families on techniques of self-advocacy.
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Provide direct advocacy by participating in Child Family Teams, (CFT) Individual Educational Planning (IEP), court hearings, and other meetings as required.
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Act as a referral resource to parents and caregivers.
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Successfully completed all training required for the position.
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Maintain written and electronic records as required.
*Bilinguals welcomed.
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Flexible schedule including evening/night work required. Other requirements include a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and basic computer skills. A full background check will be conducted by Family Support Organization of Bergen County.
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Send resume/cover letter to ro@fsobergen.org or fax to 201-796-1151. April 4, 2021