School-Based Family Peer Advocate – Empowering Parents

Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance discount

401(k) with company contribution

10 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Endeavor Health Services seeks a Family Peer Advocate to work with the Buffalo School district (School #94). The role supports families navigating mental health and education systems, leveraging personal life experience to advocate for children’s needs.

A NYS-requirement experience is preferred to empower families and connect them with resources. The position is within a multidisciplinary team, offering competitive pay ($18.13–$22.66/hr) and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Empathetic approach to families navigating behavioral health systems.
• Advocacy skills to empower families to access resources.

Responsibilities

• Attend conferences and meetings with parents to assist them in accessing services.
• Assist in identifying problems that prevent families from accessing services and working with providers to develop alternatives.
• Link families with school and community services.
• Support families in adjusting to new services.
• Develop and implement activities to involve parents and families.
• Conduct Parent and Family Support Groups.
• Assist in developing and implementing consumer satisfaction measures for families.
• Assist in obtaining input and feedback from families.
• Monitor and ensure recording of all contacts and services delivered.
• Ensure all required forms and documentation are completed.

Skills

Empathy

Advocacy

Communication

Education

Life experience as parent/guardian advocate

Job description

Endeavor Health Services seeks a Family Peer Advocate to work with the Buffalo School district (School #94). The role supports families navigating mental health and education systems, leveraging personal life experience to advocate for children’s needs.

A NYS-requirement experience is preferred to empower families and connect them with resources. The position is within a multidisciplinary team, offering competitive pay ($18.13–$22.66/hr) and robust benefits.