Family Peer Advocate

Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance discount

401(k) with company contribution

10 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Endeavor Health Services seeks a Family Peer Advocate to work with the Buffalo School district (School #94). The role supports families navigating mental health and education systems, leveraging personal life experience to advocate for children’s needs.

A NYS-requirement experience is preferred to empower families and connect them with resources. The position is within a multidisciplinary team, offering competitive pay ($18.13–$22.66/hr) and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Empathetic approach to families navigating behavioral health systems.
• Advocacy skills to empower families to access resources.

Responsibilities

• Attend conferences and meetings with parents to assist them in accessing services.
• Assist in identifying problems that prevent families from accessing services and working with providers to develop alternatives.
• Link families with school and community services.
• Support families in adjusting to new services.
• Develop and implement activities to involve parents and families.
• Conduct Parent and Family Support Groups.
• Assist in developing and implementing consumer satisfaction measures for families.
• Assist in obtaining input and feedback from families.
• Monitor and ensure recording of all contacts and services delivered.
• Ensure all required forms and documentation are completed.

Skills

Empathy

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Life experience as parent/guardian advocate

Job description

Looking for a fulfilling career with community impact? Join us at Endeavor Health Services (formerly Mid-Erie Mental Health Services).

At Endeavor Health Services, we strive to improve the emotional wellness and behavioral health of our community with a person-centered approach to treatment. We know it takes a group of diverse, dynamic individuals to fulfill our mission.

We offer competitive salaries and an array of employee benefits, including medical, dental, company paid vision and life insurance, discounted pet insurance and 401(k) with a company contribution. 10 paid holidays, generous paid vacation, and sick time. We are an eligible employer for college loan repayment through the PSLF and HRSA.

We have full and part time positions available at our clinics throughout the Buffalo area.

Family Peer Advocate to work within the Buffalo School district at School #94. 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. $18.13-$22.66/hour

• Attends conferences and meetings with parents to assist them in accessing services
• Assists in identifying problems that prevent families from accessing services and working with providers to develop alternatives
• Assists in linking families with school and community services
• Supports families in adjusting to new services
• Develops and implements activities to involve parents and families
• Conducts Parent and Family Support Groups
• Assists in developing and implementing consumer satisfaction measures for families
• Assists in obtaining input and feedback from families
• Monitors and ensures the recording of all contacts and services delivered
• Ensures that all required forms and documentation are completed

Endeavor Health Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities with which we work in partnership.