Shift Advocate
$18 - $20 per hourUCP Madison County
The Family Peer Advocate (FPA) plays an essential role in supporting families within Community Health and Behavioral Services (CHBS) programs. The FPA provides guidance, advocacy, and support to families raising children or youth up to age 21 who are experiencing mental health (MH) challenges, substance use disorders (SUD), or co-occurring diagnoses. Through shared lived experiences and an understanding of family dynamics, the FPA fosters hope, promotes engagement, and helps families navigate service systems.
Outreach and Information:
Conduct community outreach to raise awareness and engage families.
Assist families during transitions such as placement changes or service system shifts.
Self-Advocacy, Self-Efficacy, and Empowerment:
Advocate for family-centered care and inclusion in decision-making.
Support leadership development and family participation in broader advocacy roles.
Community Connections and Natural Supports:
Assist families integrate into their communities by reconnecting with natural support.
Help parents learn and practice strategies to support their child's development.
behavior support, crisis planning).
Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or equivalent, minimum, required. New York State Credentialed as a Family Peer Advocate (FPA) or attain provisional certification within 90 days of employment, with a commitment to obtain full certification within designated timeframes.
Minimum of three (3) years Demonstrating 'lived experience' as the parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple children serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral healthcare needs and willing to appropriately self-disclose lived experience to support other families.
Travel is required. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
Direct Deposit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Plan 403(b)
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
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