Advocate (Temporary)

Join our team as a Family Peer Advocate, where your personal experiences and empathetic approach will help empower families!
This position is part of a multidisciplinary team that identifies and implements strategies to effectively reach out to parents of children with serious emotional disturbances and/or at risk for such disturbances. In this vital role, you will use your personal experiences and knowledge to support families navigating the behavioral health system. Your empathetic approach and advocacy skills will empower families to access resources and build resilience, contributing to their overall well-being and success.

Life experience with advocating for the needs of a child within systems such as mental health and education as a parent or guardian is a NYS requirement for this position.
The Family Peer Advocate works with staff to meet parents, identify and survey the needs of families, assist in developing and facilitating parent support groups and other activities, and serves as an advocate for both specific and general parent needs.

The Family Peer Advocate must possess the knowledge and skills to effectively advocate for the needs of parents and families, possess knowledge of community resources, have the ability to communicate well with others, and effectively network with community organizations.

Assists in linking families with school and community services
Life experience with advocating for the needs of a child within systems such as mental health and education as a parent or guardian is a NYS requirement for this position
Verbal and written communication skills are necessary for advocacy, facilitating small groups, and writing reports
Should demonstrate knowledge of resources in the community and familiarity with the child mental health system
A valid NYS Drivers License and access to a motor vehicle to make community visits
Medical, dental, and company-paid vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Optional short-term disability and additional life/AD&D coverage
• Generous PTO, sick time, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• You’ll be part of a mission-driven agency committed to supporting individuals during high-risk transitions and helping them build lasting stability in the community. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities with which we work in partnership.

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