1st quarter newsletter · 2020. 4. 1. · • must have valid new jersey driver's license with...
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1st Quarter Newsletter
Dear FSO Families, Providers, Colleagues, and Friends,
Due to the ongoing concerns to the COVID-19 virus, The Family Support Organization of Hunterdon Somerset, and Warren Counties (FSO-HSW) continues to take precautionary measures to ensure that we demonstrate due diligence to assist with containing and avoiding the spread of the virus.
Since Monday, March 16th, 2020, while the office has been closed, staff continues to work remotely. Visits from family support partners have been on hold, but we’re pleased to say that they are now able to connect virtually with families.
Our Outreach Team is launching Support Groups and Youth Partnership via Zoom. Please check your emails for your invitations to our groups.
If you have any questions or require assistance during this time, please find our tempo-rary contact list below for your convenience.
The well-being of everyone is our first concern, and we thank you for your understand-ing. Further updates will be available via email and on our website at www.fso-hsw.org.
All the best,
Sharon McNeil, Executive Director
The Family Support Organization of Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren Counties
[email protected] | 908-892-6960
Family Support
Deborah Brack, Family Support Coordinator
908-303-6492 | [email protected]
Myra Bush, Office Manager
908-892-7666 | [email protected]
Community Outreach/Events/Warm Lines
Penelope Griffin, Community Outreach Specialist
908-343-0043 | [email protected]
Sonia Ron, Community Outreach Specialist
908-894-9572 | [email protected]
Roy Kurre, Youth Partnership Youth Coach
Purpose: Family Support Partners provide support, education and advocacy for primary caregivers parent-
ing children and youth with emotional, developmental, mental, behavioral and substance abuse needs.
Duties:
Support
• Support the growth of families involved with the CMO by ensuring fidelity to FSO model (Support, Education and Advocacy)
including implementation of Family Assessment of Needs and Strengths and documentation in Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) and
completion of Family Support Certification
• Support the development of the Child-Family Team through engagement of informal and natural supports
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion through active listening of families’ needs
• Participate in Child-Family Teams and other meetings as needed to ensure family has support through process
• Support Supervisor as needed
Education
• Provide information on System of Care and parenting a child with needs
• Engage CMO families in educational workshops and training opportunities for families in partnership with Outreach Specialist
• Educate CMO and other partners on the needs of families and strategies to increase family leadership and family-driven care
• Engage CMO, families and youth in learning about FSO services and supports including Youth Partnership
Advocacy
• Challenge stigma by partnering with the CMO to ensure Care Management process is based on the Wraparound Model em-
phasizing family-driven and culturally competent care
• Model advocacy skills for families within the Child-Family Team and other meetings
• Promote family leadership within Child-Family Teams and other team meetings through partnership with Care Managers and
other direct service workers
• Develop advocacy skills of families by providing resources and preparation for meetings
Skills
• Must have personal experience as a parent/caregiver of a child or youth with behavioral health needs
• Must have demonstrated success navigating New Jersey's child-serving systems
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must have valid New Jersey driver's license with excellent driving record and reliable transportation
• Hours: Flexible with the possibility of working some evenings
Please email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
FSO Is Hiring Family Support Partners!
We Are Looking For: English & Spanish Bi-Lingual Spanish Speaking Family Support Partners
Emergency Funding
Hotlines
Norwescap Services
Spanish Resources
Disability Allies
Crisis Care
315 West Washington Avenue
Suite 3
Washington, NJ 07882
Phone: 908.223.1191
Fax: 908.223.1639
Email: [email protected]
FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF HUNTERDON,
SOMERSET, & WARREN COUNTIES
Executive Director
Sharon McNeil
Office Manager
Myra Bush
Family Support Coordinator
Deborah Brack
Family Support Partners
Leokadia Daniels, Tricia Ojeda,
Karen Pieretti, and Selena Stiles
Community Outreach Specialist
Penelope Griffin, Sonia Ron, and Aimee Ruiz
Youth Coach
Roy Kurre
FSO of HSW Staff
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