Full-Time Health Advocate

Position Title: Family Peer Advocate

Bronx Family & Youth Peer Support Services

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday; Saturdays 9am-1pm and evening hours as needed

Travel: 0-10%

Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health's groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.

Vibrant's Family & Youth Peer Support Services are staffed by family advocates who have shared similar life experiences to other parents - including finding success in navigating the complexities of the child-serving system. Family Peer Advocates are committed to the well-being of all, demonstrate respect in every aspect of their work, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. Collaborate with families to assess their needs and link them to appropriate resources in their community

Share personal knowledge and experiences about the youth serving system

Conduct outreach and presentations to schools, early intervention programs, clinics, and other community-based providers with a special emphasis on connecting with communities that have been historically hard to reach

Conduct home and community visits to meet the family in locations that allow for the best possible opportunity for assistance

The Family Peer Advocate (FPA) will be a parent/caregiver of a child who has experienced social, emotional, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges and has 'lived experience' navigating multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral healthcare needs.

Work flexible hours, as required

Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply

Able to complete the FPA credentialing process within 18 months of being hired

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

High School diploma or equivalent

Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply

using standard office equipment including a computer, keyboard, and telephone

Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation

Full time employees will be eligible for excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, employer paid disability insurance, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401K available.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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