Job description

Full time Family Peer Advocate - Assist parents of children with disabilities and community service providers to understand rights and responsibilities in educational and service delivery systems. Must be willing to challenge the status quo of our society and work to change systems that discriminate against people with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer, people with disabilities and minorities encouraged to apply. Send application, available at www.nrcil.net, Resume and cover letter to NRCIL, 5520 Jackson Street, Lowville, NY 13367

Encourage parents to learn and understand state and federal education laws

Provide individual advocacy for parents and children in the medical and educational settings

Assist parents to access and understand community services and resources

Obtain appropriate training and maintain information on laws, policies, and practices pertaining to IDEA, special education and youth services

Arrange education for families about topics related to their child’s disability and their rights and responsibilities.

Assist parents of children with disabilities to advocate for new initiatives, always striving for creative solutions to barriers

Facilitate meetings between service providers and families as necessary

Maintain community linkages with service providers, schools, and the juvenile justice system

Maintain and measure child and family outcomes

Complete all required documentation

Travel to home visits and school meetings as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.20 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and people using our services must wear masks in common areas and when performing in-person work.

Experience:

• lived parent of a child with a disability: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish or American Sign Language is a plus (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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