PT Family Advocate - Peds - Naples

Location: Golisano Pediatric Specialties and Urgent Care

• Naples

• 3361 Pine Ridge RoadNaples FL 34109 Department: GCHSWF Pediatric Specialists

• Collier Clinic Work Type: Part Time Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $17.34 - $21.67 / hour Summary 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.
  
  Requirements Educational Requirements Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/ Preferred and/or Associates preferred Additional Requirements Experience Requirements Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/ Preferred and/or 5 years Required Additional Requirements 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. State of Florida Licensure Requirements Licenses Required/ Preferred and/or Valid FL Drivers License Required Certifications/Registration Requirements Certificates/Registrations Required/ Preferred and/or Additional Requirements 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