Application for BRIEF Young Adult and Family Member Representatives

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APPLY HERE TO become a Young Adult or Family Member Representative on the BRIEF Coalition (Building Resilience in Essex Families).

(ALL SURVEY RESPONSES ARE CONFIDENTIAL)

BRIEF is seeking young adults (16-26) and family members with first-hand experience to join the Coalition. These members will serve in a consultant capacity; be involved in decision-making; and participate in the work of creating a better system of care for children and families in Essex County, NY.

BRIEF Young Adult and Family Member Representatives Description:

Summary:
With the support from the BRIEF staff and Executive Committee, young adult/family member representatives will learn about our local services system; share constructive ideas on how we can improve local services; and be willing to commit time to the work.

Member Responsibilities:
Young Adult & Family Representatives will be expected to
>Complete the BRIEF orientation and useful trainings;
>Communicate with support contact;
>Represent young adult and/or family member experience by participating in various meetings and activities, as able (Approx. 1- 2 hrs/month).
>Meeting times will be established with school and regular work schedules in mind.
>Memberships are re-evaluated annually on January 1st.

Qualifications:
>Representative must have lived experience in directly receiving OR parenting a child/youth that has received services or is still receiving services in the Special Education, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, Developmental Disabilities, Foster Care, DSS, Probation, Juvenile Justice, WIC/SNAP or combination of system(s) in Essex County, NY.
>Young Adult Representatives are 16 - 26 years of age
>Current resident of Essex County, NY.

Compensation: Young Adult (2) and Family Member (2) representatives selected by BRIEF Executive Committee are eligible for compensation for their consultation time:
>Each representative will receive a $50 pre-paid card per 60 - 120 minute meeting, during which they provide consultation.

>Additional funds may be available for transportation, childcare, and/or other participation barriers.

BRIEF is committed to the six key principles of a trauma-informed approach to guide the coalition and this application and membership process. Applicants and members can expect the following from BRIEF staff, partners, and other members:
>Safety
>Trustworthiness and transparency
>Peer support
>Collaboration and mutuality
>Empowerment, voice, and choice
>Respect for cultural, historical, class, ability, and gender issues

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BRIEF is Building Resilience in Essex Families: A coordinated network of Essex County NY community-based services and supports focused on prevention.
>Vision: All families in Essex County will reach their full potential and achieve wellness.
>Mission: BRIEF will promote a proactive system of care that focuses on education, encourages empowerment, builds resilience, and reduces stigma for all families in Essex County.
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Learn more about BRIEF at https://www.co.essex.ny.us/BRIEF/

For more information, please contact BRIEF Coalition Coordinator, Stefanie Miller at stefanie.v.miller@essexcountyny.gov or 518-873-3772

1) Today's Date

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2) First name *

3) Last name *

4) Town where you live (in Essex County, NY) *

5) Phone number *

6) Preferred Contact Method (check all that apply) *

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7) Preferred time of day for contact *

8) Are you under 18 years old? If so, please add the name and phone number of your current parent or guardian.

9) Are there issues that you feel passionate about? Please share. *

10) ALL SURVEY RESPONSES ARE CONFIDENTIAL. Do you have direct experience receiving local services OR caring for a child/youth that has received services or is still receiving services in School-based Mental Health Services, Special Education, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Substance Use, Developmental Disabilities, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice, DSS, Probation, WIC/SNAP, or combination of system(s)? *

Yes: I am a young adult (16-26 yrs old) who has received local services.

Yes: I am a caregiver to a child or youth who has received services, or is currently receiving services.

Other:

11) Are you....(please check all that apply) *

Interested in learning about our local system of child and family services?

Able to participate in the work of creating a better system of local services?

Open to share your thoughts and ideas about the local services and systems?

Currently an Essex County, NY resident?

Other:

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12) Have you participated in any groups/committees in Essex County (including school, town, organizations)? If yes, please list them here.

13) Where did you hear about this opportunity? *

14) Thank you for completing the application. Do you have any questions or comments to add? We aim to be in touch within 10 days.

15) If you are not selected as a Young Adult or Family Member Representative in this application round, would you like to learn about other ways to get involved?

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