Family Engagement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

AspireHope NY, Inc. (Formerly Finger Lakes Parent Network, Inc.) is a parent-governed organization providing community services since 1990. Our mission is to engage individuals, families, and communities in improving their own mental and physical health through services that are led and supported by peers who have been through relevant experiences.

AspireHope NY, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Family Engagement Specialist in Allegany County, NY.

Job Title : Family Engagement Specialist (FES)

Title Description : The FES will act as a support to families and a liaison to community providers. The FES will earn a Professional Family Peer Credential and engage in trainings for personal skill development.

• Purpose of the position : Provide support, advocacy and assessment to families with identified children. Create awareness of the special needs of families and build positive community partnerships. Serve as a team member to ensure family voice in county meetings.
• Overview of responsibilities

Provide FANS assessments.

MUST be the parent / primary legal caregiver of a child with an emotional, behavioral, social, and / or developmental disabilities with experience navigating multiple child-serving systems.

Job Type : Part time (20 hrs.); Evening availability and occasional weekends required.

Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.