Peer Mentor - Permanency Resource Center

Peer Mentor - Permanency Resource Center

Job Title: Peer Mentor, Permanency Resource Center (PRC)

Department: Children, Youth and Family Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Days

Salary: $20.00 / hour

As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) has been serving our community for over 100 years. We walk with people when they are at their most vulnerable as they journey toward independence to reach their full human potential, advocate for those in need throughout all stages of life; and work in partnership with faith communities of all denominations and those who are committed to addressing local needs.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

Serves families with the unique needs of post-adoptive, post-guardianship, and kinship placements in their families. This position provides supportive services in the home or community within the 4-county services area (Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, and Steuben). Connects families to resources such as parent training/education and assists the individual’s/family’s personal growth and development while enhancing the stability of their social network. Facilitate support groups and organize events to best connect families within the community.

Supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and is responsible for ensuring a trauma informed care environment.

• Assess client(s) to determine what education and community supports will benefit the family
• Provide emotional support to families with similar experiences
• Share tips and techniques for caregiving
• Develop and conduct monthly support groups
• Plan and implement family community events
• Meet regularly with program supervisor to evaluate and implement professional growth in practice and performance
• Inform case manager of scheduled support groups and family events
• Participate in consistent supervision, ongoing staff training, and program development
• Initiate professional development through reading and applying current, relevant literature, development of program activities for Kinship and Adoptive families
• Complete required record documentation in accordance with Program Policies and Procedures
• Work collaboratively with Case Managers to support the needs of the youth and families
• Complete assessment to find best fit for social and community interaction
• Maintain and communicate attendance to groups and events
• Coordinate service delivery and complete required pre/post-test, evaluations
• Participate in relevant Agency meetings and/or training
• Actively pursue development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops
• Be aware and actively support the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, including core competency initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency.

Experience: Experience in facilitating support and educational groups.

• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent verbal/written skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through positive/constructive communication techniques
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered…