Location:Golisano Pediatric Specialties and Urgent Care - Naples -3361 Pine Ridge RoadNaples FL 34109
Department: GCHSWF Pediatric Specialists - Collier Clinic
Work Type: Part Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 AM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$17.34 - $21.67 / hour
The Family Advocate is an experienced family member of an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder who provides peer mentoring and support. Family Advocates build working relationships, solve problems, and support patients while they learn to self-navigate the system of care. Advocates reduce barriers that keep patients from getting timely treatment by identifying patient needs and assist them in accessing sources of emotional, financial, administrative, or cultural support. The Family Advocates will help families gain the skills, tools, and supports needed to be independent and confident.
| Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Associates | preferred | ||
| Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| 5 years | Required | ||
Clinical background as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant or an Associates degree is required. Must have at least 5 years lived experience of being a relative (i.e. parent, care giver, sibling, or other immediate family member) of adult or child with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
| Licenses | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Valid FL Drivers License | Required | |
| Certificates/Registrations | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
Certified Parent Support Provider through The Federation for Childrens Mental Health preferred
Possesses the ability to articulate and model lessons learned from lived experience required
US:FL:Naples
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