Family Peer Advocate - Wayne

The Children's Home; Town of Lyons (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Children's Home seeks a Family Peer Advocate to support families navigating child-serving systems in the home, school, and community. This role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically competent practice and requires the applicant to be a parent or guardian of a child involved with service providers.

Responsibilities include fostering parent-child relationships, providing transportation, collaborating with community agencies, and advocating for safe, supportive environments

Qualifications

• Must be a parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child-serving systems on behalf of their child(ren).
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required.
• NYS Family Peer Advocate credential to be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Foster the growth of the parent-child relationship in alignment with the plan and agency practices.
• Provide safe and reliable transportation for youth and families as required by the program.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the families served.
• 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.
• Communicate promptly with the supervisor about concerns to reduce stigma and isolation within families.

Skills

Parent/guardian experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

NYS Family Peer Advocate credential within 30 days

Job description

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$18-20 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.

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• NYS Family Peer Advocate credential is required within 30 days of employment - we help you obtain it.

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

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.