Family Peer Advocate & Empowerment Coach

ICL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ICL in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Family Peer Specialist to engage with families, bridge to services, and support transitions for children and youth.

The role emphasizes empowerment, advocacy, and collaborative planning, with focus on trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically competent approaches.

Responsibilities include meeting families, gathering documents, facilitating meetings, and promoting ongoing community connection.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with staff, recipients/residents, families, and the public.
• Demonstrated empathy and supportive behavior toward residents and families.
• Knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work in a trauma-informed setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between families and service providers to support collaboration.
• Facilitate meetings between families and service providers.
• Assist families to gather, organize and prepare documents needed for services.
• Support families during transition stages and crisis when needed.
• Promote family engagement and leadership within the community.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Cultural Competence

Documentation

Education

NY Credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA) or CRPA-F

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

ICL in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Family Peer Specialist to engage with families, bridge to services, and support transitions for children and youth.

The role emphasizes empowerment, advocacy, and collaborative planning, with focus on trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically competent approaches.

Responsibilities include meeting families, gathering documents, facilitating meetings, and promoting ongoing community connection.