Job Description

Who We Are

The Children's Home mission is to partner with children, families, and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

$16-$19/hour (Full Time or Part Time available)

Position Summary

This role is based on personal experience , not educational or professional qualifications. Applicants must have raised, fostered, or had guardianship 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

Education

• Ability to obtain the NYS Family Peer Advocate credential within one year   required
  
• High School Diploma/GED  preferred 
  

Experience

• Must have Personal "Lived Experience" as a parent/primary caregiver who has experienced multiple services on behalf of their child   required
  
• Valid Driver's License   required
  

Benefits

Full Time

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Professional Development
  

Part Time

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Opportunities for Professional Development
  

Children’s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our mission of partnering with youth and families their long-term goal.

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