Parent Advocate Coordinator

Job Code: 21-1021                                                 Salary: $17.79 - $34.30 

Status: Full-time, Permanent, Non-exempt                 Department: Social Services 

Location: Intensive Preventative Program (IPP)          Reports To: IPP Program Manager 

Telecommute: No                                                        Fleet: Yes

SUMMARY:  Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, The Parent Advocate Coordinator supervises parent advocates with, developing and implementing direct advocacy service for assigned parents, coordinates parenting Education Classes offered to IPP parents and to the community. Also, will work to meet the needs of the family as identified, and act as a liaison between family members, guardians, service providers, and agencies. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Assists Parent Advocates with client goals and service plan implementation.
• Attend weekly staff meetings to update staff on parenting activities, case management needs, and other case specific needs.
• Intensive case planning for families referred to IPP. Assures that families receive the necessary services that have been identified.
• Will complete a basic needs assessment, and any crisis intervention/risk assessment as needed.
• Be familiar with service plan and court orders; assist families in ensuring their understanding on their orders.
• Assist parents with goals and service plan implementation.
• Provide home visits to assess risk and service needs on a regular weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Provide information and resources to Parent Advocates assigned to each family.
• Prepares and informs Parent Advocate of supervision rules and guidelines to review with parents
• Provides family activities and individual life skills to our youth and their families.
  • Plan and facilitate life skill groups.
    • Research topics for a variety of new material for life skills.
    • Recruit presenters on different topics and utilize community resources and programs.
    • Facilitates other support groups as needed.
• Attends court, service plan reviews, case management, legal reviews and school meetings with parents when needed or consult with Parent Advocates that will be attending.
  • Attend and prepare parents.
    • Explain the strength-based model to parents.
    • Attend court and school meetings with parents as needed for support and assistance.
    • Attend CSE meetings when requested
• Attends Case Management and staff meetings with Program Manager.
• Records progress notes and summaries of group activities.
• Complete duties assigned by Program Manager.
• 24/7 on call crisis intervention and documentation to be completed immediately.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Will always Promote SRMT in a positive manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Parent Coordinator will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with SRMT policies, procedures and ordinances for the parent advocates; supervising (5) parent advocates.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information and personal files maintained within Social Service Division, we must always maintain strict confidentiality.

EDUCATIONAL and EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelors or four-year degree in related field of study required; AND
  • 3 years’ experience working with youth and adult and teen parents; 

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES:  Ability to understand family dynamics. Strong writing and communication skills. Basic computer knowledge. Will have the ability to deal with and respond appropriately with stressful situations and troubled adolescents.  As well as be aware and sensitive to the needs of clients and their families. Must maintain close contact with the Program Manager for planning, developing, and implementing Service Plans.  Be able to work closely and communicate professionally within a large staff. Interact professionally with various agencies, the school system, and resource persons when planning community service initiatives.

Required to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment when reasonable cause to suspect that a child is an abused or maltreated child where the parent or guardian, custodian, or other person legally responsible for such child, information come before you, facts, condition, or circumstance which if correct, work render the child an abused or maltreated child. (SSL 415) Mandated Reporters in New York State – certain professionals are required by law to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the New York State Central Registry the law also assigns civil and criminal liability to those professionals who do not comply with their mandated reporter responsibilities. 

REASONING ABILITY:   Ability to express ideas and use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.

The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed. 

The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check, as well as, a State Central Registry Clearance prior to employment.