Employment Opportunities

Family Resource Network

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Family Resource Network

Passion. That’s the common attribute of those that work for our organization. We are dedicated to helping the people who utilize our services. If you’re ready to make a difference, browse our openings or upload your resume and tell us your interests. We’ll consider you for future opportunities.

Employment Opportunities

The Family Resource Network is currently hiring!

Family Peer Advocate

The Family Resource Network is now offering the following employment opportunity-
Family Peer Advocate

Position offers $15.00 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement. Salary will increase after credentialing.

Family Peer Advocates have ‘lived-experience’ as the parent (biological, foster, adoptive) or primary caregiver of a child/youth with a social, emotional, behavioral, mental health or developmental disability. They receive training to develop skills and strategies to empower other families. They foster effective parent-professional partnerships and promote the practice of family-driven and youth-guided approaches. Lived experience is extremely valuable when working with families in need of resources, support and advocacy.

Applicant must:

· Possess excellent organizational and communication skills

· Complete progress notes in a timely manner

· Conduct home visits with families to identify need

· Submit to a background/fingerprint check (at no cost to applicant)

· Have experience advocating within the service systems (i.e. Mental Health, Special Education, DSS, Juvenile Justice, SPOA, Foster Care)

· Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

All applicants should submit a resume with a cover letter describing your personal lived experience of being a parent or guardian of a child with a social, emotional, behavioral, mental health or developmental disability.

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits: Flexible schedule with frequent opportunities to work from home, Paid time off, End of year bonus

Please call the Family Resource Network at 607-432-0001 with questions or for more information on how to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $15.00 per hour

 

What We Stand For

Individuals with special needs deserve every opportunity to achieve their unique potential. The Family Resource Network was founded by parents to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs and their families, empowering them to lead productive independent lives within the community.