Parent Advocate: Bronx Parent Support Program - GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES : Job Details

Of the Parent Coach @ Family Court: Meets with parents and youth who require assistance navigating various systems (e.g. mental health, Department of Education, community-based service providers) initially at the DOP Brooklyn Family Court office location. Participates in client s Department of Probation (DOP) Individual Action Plan (IAP), based on discussion with families in need of assistance. Works closely with the DOP Branch Directors, Supervising Probation Officers (SPO), Probation Officers (PO), and Customized Assistance Unit staff to help DOP identify general trends in the needs of parents/caregivers being served and assist parents/caregivers as appropriate. Provides support to parents/caregivers during Probation weekday business hours (9 am-5 pm), including attending court appearances with youth s family to offer support and ensure that the parent/caregiver understands what transpired in court. Provides/ Co-facilitates, with DOP staff, group-based parent support services, such a...Support, Advocate, Program, Caregiver, Healthcare, Coach, Staff