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About the Role

Vibrant’s Family & Youth Peer Support Services are staffed by family advocates who have shared similar life experiences to other parents – including finding success in navigating the complexities of the child-serving system. Family Peer Advocates are committed to the well-being of all, demonstrate respect in every aspect of their work, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. They possess the skills to build and maintain strong relationships.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with families to assess their needs and link them to appropriate resources in their community
Share personal knowledge and experiences about the youth serving system
Partner with other staff members and teams of the Vibrant Alliance to provide supportive services
Conduct outreach and presentations to schools, early intervention programs, clinics, and other community-based providers with a special emphasis on connecting with communities that have been historically hard to reach
Facilitate /co-facilitate parenting education and support groups
Conduct home and community visits to meet the family in locations that allow for the best possible opportunity for assistance
Organize and support social and recreational activities for families
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the work completed with individuals and families
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

The Family Peer Advocate (FPA) will be a parent/caregiver of a child who has experienced social, emotional, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges and has ‘lived experience’ navigating multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral healthcare needs.
Able to complete the FPA credentialing process within 18 months of being hired
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, program participants, service providers and other stakeholders
Ability to remain calm and composed under stress
Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation
Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make independent judgment/decisions

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Work flexible hours, as required
Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply

Location

Bronx

Work Type

Hybrid-Fixed
Full-time

Education Level

High School diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$29.23 - 32.97

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Supplemental income insurance
Employer paid disability insurance
Employer paid life insurance
Pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care
401K available

About the Company

Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health’s groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.

Equal Opportunity

Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.