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About the Role

The Family Peer Advocate provides support to families raising a child who is experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges. This role is based on personal experience navigating child-serving systems.

Responsibilities

• Foster the growth of the parent-child relationship in alignment with the plan and the agency's family-centered practice philosophy.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be a Parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral health care needs.
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required.

Work Type

• Full Time
• Part Time

Education Level

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• NYS Family Peer Advocate credential is required within 30 days of employment.

Salary/Compensations

• $19-21 an hour

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam (Full Time)
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution (Full Time)
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays (Full Time)
• Childcare Reimbursement (Full Time)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts) (Full Time)
• Life Insurance (Full Time)

About the Company

• Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.