Trauma-Informed Family Peer Advocate: Empower & Connect

SCO Family of Services; Dix Hills, New York (NY, NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks a Family Peer Advocate to bridge families with providers, support goal setting, and promote empowerment. Services may occur in the youth's home or community, with travel up to 50% as needed. The role requires NYS credential or CRPA with family specialty and completion of required training.

Responsibilities include collaborating with care managers, developing treatment plans, and ensuring family voice is respected in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated “lived experience” as a parent or primary caregiver navigating child-serving systems.
• Must be reliable and able to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• High school diploma or equivalent; waiver possible with credential competencies.
• Complete Level One of the Parent Empowerment Program or approved training.
• Submit two letters of reference attesting to suitability for the FPA role.
• Agree to practice according to the Family Peer Advocate Code of Ethics; provisional credential waiver timeline.

Responsibilities

• Act as a bridge between families and service providers to express strengths, needs, and goals.
• Connect families with appropriate services and supports.
• Attend required meetings and trainings and maintain documentation.
• Develop and update treatment plans with consents and enrollments for new clients.
• Maintain communication with care managers and other providers to identify barriers and referrals.
• Deliver FPS in home or community settings, in individual or group formats.

Skills

Lived experience

Reliability

Working independently

Confidentiality

Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or GED

NYS Credential for Family Peer Advocate (FPA)

Job description

SCO Family of Services in New York seeks a Family Peer Advocate to bridge families with providers, support goal setting, and promote empowerment. Services may occur in the youth's home or community, with travel up to 50% as needed. The role requires NYS credential or CRPA with family specialty and completion of required training.

Responsibilities include collaborating with care managers, developing treatment plans, and ensuring family voice is respected in service delivery.