Family Peer Advocate - Monroe

The Children's Home; Town of Penfield (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (with

HSA/FSA Accounts)

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and paid holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

The Children's Home is seeking a Family Peer Advocate to support families raising children facing social, emotional, medical, or behavioral challenges. The role centers on a trauma-informed, strength-based relationship with parents or caregivers to benefit the child.

Applicants must be a parent or guardian of a child involved with service providers and may be based in New York. The position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with competitive hourly pay of $19–$21.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• NYS Family Peer Advocate credential required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Foster growth of the parent-child relationship in alignment with the plan and agency philosophy.
• Provide safe transportation for youth and families as required; educate on navigating public transportation.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with families.
• Collaborate with and advocate for families alongside community agencies.
• Support families in ensuring safety and well-being of at-risk children through strength-based interventions.
• Communicate concerns to supervisor promptly.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Advocacy

Parent navigation

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS Family Peer Advocate credential

Job description

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$19-21 an hour Full Time and Part Time available

Position Summary

This role is based on personal experience, not educational or professional qualifications. Applicants must be the PARENT or Guardian of a child involved with service providers (e.g., DSS, CPS, mental health, OPWDD, substance abuse) or facing challenges like behavioral issues, IEPs, or placement. The Family Peer Advocate provides support to families raising a child who is experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, or community. The Family Peer Advocate engages in a structured strength-based relationship with the parent or caregiver for the benefit of the child. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The Family Peer Advocate is an integral part of the CFTSS team.

Responsibilities

• Foster the growth of the parent-child relationship in alignment with the plan and the agency's family-centered practice philosophy.
• Provide safe and reliable transportation for youth, families, and Children's Home affiliates as required by the program. Educate parents and caregivers on navigating and utilizing public transportation.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the families.
• Collaborate with and advocate for families alongside community agencies.
• Support parents and caregivers in ensuring the safety and well-being of at-risk children through strength-based interventions and collaboration.
• Work to reduce feelings of stigma and isolation within families, and promptly communicate any concerns to the supervisor.

Requirements

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• NYS Family Peer Advocate credential is required within 30 days of employment.

Experience

• Must be a Parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral health care needs
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required

Benefits available to all staff

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement

Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.