What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Peer Advocate position at Children's Home?
Who We Are: The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Family Peer Advocate for the Sullivan County Youth ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) program, you have the opportunity to work as part of a team that helps families with children ages 10-21 avoid hospitalizations and out-of-home placements by providing skills and support to youth and families to meet all of their needs and overcome their challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the entire Youth ACT team to provide intensive community-based services to youth and families
- Participate in Youth ACT model training
- Participate in professional development opportunities within the agency
- Encourage caregivers to advocate for themselves and their children
- Perform outreach and provide resource information
- Collaborate with caregivers to build skills/parenting toolkit
- Encourage collaboration and a whole family approach
- Create a safe environment for transparency
- Assist to teach self-care and coping strategies
- Build community connections
EXPERIENCE:
- To meet the requirements for the NYS Family Peer Advocate credential, individuals must have "lived experience" as a primary caregiver who has navigated child-serving systems to advocate for their child(ren).
- Some examples of child serving systems: IEP, 504 plans, Child Protective services, Foster Care or Adoption services, Juvenile Justice System, Mental health services, housing services
EDUCATION:
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
- NYS Family Peer Advocate credential is required within 30 days of employment. The Children's Home will support employees to obtain the required credentials.
- Must have valid Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment.
Benefits you'll love:
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Agency-Paid CEUs, Licensure Prep Course, and Licensure Exam
- Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive health care packages
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Opportunities for Professional Development
EEO STATEMENT: The 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.50 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Can you share an example of your lived experience as a primary caregiver for a child who has received services from or had to navigate child-serving systems (This question must be answered to be considered for this opportunity):
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $24
