SCO Family of Services

Parent Advocate

Program: SUFFOLK COUNTY PREVENTIVE SERVICES

Basic Function of Position: To provide support and assistance to Preventive Services families who are participating the program.

Responsibilities:

▪ Work as an advocate for the preventive services clients and families

▪ Help teach parenting skills

▪ Help clients identify neighborhood resources

▪ Collaborate with caseworkers

▪ Regularly report on all activities preformed for and/or with clients

▪ Provide support to the families in the program

▪ Assist families in connecting with community programs

▪ Assist in emergency situation

▪ Plan recreational activities with the clients

▪ Work Cell phone will be provided and must be on at all times for emergency/crisis situations

▪ Document work as required

▪ Administrative work as needed (filing, making copies, etc.

Qualifications:

▪ High School Diploma

▪ Experience with social services

▪ Bilingual Spanish a plus

▪ Valid NYS drivers license

In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:

• Be a team player.
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our

organization.

• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful

partnership with persons served and their families.

• Ability to set limits, maintain helping role, and intervene appropriately

SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities