Family Peer Advocate - Part Time

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the non-profit sector is seeking a compassionate Family Peer Advocate to join their dedicated team. This part-time role is perfect for someone with lived experience in mental health, who can provide invaluable support and advocacy to individuals navigating their recovery journey. With a mission to empower at-risk children and families, this organization offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the community. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a comprehensive benefits package while contributing to meaningful change in the lives of others.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience as a parent or caregiver navigating child-serving systems.
• Credentialing by an OMH-approved program is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized support and advocacy for individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Act as a relatable role model and champion throughout the recovery process.

Skills

Caring personality

Upbeat personality

Advocacy skills

Lived experience with mental health

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Credential as a Family Peer Advocate

Job description

Join to apply for the Family Peer Advocate - Part Time role at Cardinal McCloskey Community Services.

Salary: $25 per hour

Join a team where your work truly makes a difference.

At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower, and promote independence for at-risk children and families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community-based services.

As a Family Peer Advocate, you will play an important role in the lives of the people we support. A Family Peer Advocate in a mental health clinic provides personalized support and advocacy to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, leveraging their own lived experiences with mental illness to offer guidance, encouragement, and practical assistance in navigating treatment, recovery, and community resources, acting as a relatable role model and champion for their peers throughout the recovery process.

Requirements

• Caring, upbeat personality.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Credential as a Family Peer Advocate by an OMH-approved credentialing program.
• Demonstrate lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child-serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, and/or behavioral healthcare needs.

CMCS offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, generous paid time off, and flexible work schedules.

We encourage you to join our dedicated and diverse workforce by applying today!

Salary: $25 per hour

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations