Family Peer Advocate for Youth & Families (ACT Program)

Hope For Youth, Inc.; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HRA with HSA

Pension plan

Pre-tax saving plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Hope For Youth, Inc. in Bay Shore, NY seeks a full-time Youth Peer Advocate or Family Peer Advocate to support children and families in the ACT program. The role emphasizes family engagement, community-based supports, and collaboration with clinicians.

You will work within policy guidelines, participate in trainings, and provide transportation as needed to ensure consistent client access to services and services integration.

Qualifications

• Credential or willingness to obtain the Family Peer Advocate Credential within a set timeframe.
• Lived experience as a parent or caregiver to a child with mental health diagnosis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Function within program policies and procedures.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client functioning and outcomes.
• Provide rehabilitative support services to families and caregivers.
• Help families develop community connections and natural supports.
• Teach and model strategies to support child behavior; conduct parent skill development.
• Attend trainings and daily/team meetings.
• Apply Evidence Based Interventions to meet client needs.
• Provide transportation for clients to service locations as needed.
• Perform other duties to meet program and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Office

EHRs

Education

Family Peer Advocate Credential

Highschool Diploma or GED

Tools

EHRs

Job description

Hope For Youth, Inc. in Bay Shore, NY seeks a full-time Youth Peer Advocate or Family Peer Advocate to support children and families in the ACT program. The role emphasizes family engagement, community-based supports, and collaboration with clinicians.

You will work within policy guidelines, participate in trainings, and provide transportation as needed to ensure consistent client access to services and services integration.