Family Peer Advocate Position Available In Ontario, New York

Family Peer Advocate 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars Geneva, NY 14456 Job Information Date Opened 06/16/2025 Job Type Any Industry Social Services Work Experience 0-1 year Salary $17.80-$23.56 City Geneva State/Province New York Country United States Zip/Postal Code 14456 About Us Valid Job Description

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 an interdisciplinary 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. 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.

Responsibilities:

Ample support and supervision to work as a team to provide intensive community-based services to youth and families that the team serves Specialized training in the Youth ACT model Opportunity for growth in agency A lead role in providing services to caregivers/families such as: Empowering caregivers Helping caregivers advocate for themselves and their children Providing outreach and information Collaborating with caregivers to build skills/parenting toolkit Encouraging collaboration and a whole family approach Supporting caregivers and engaging them in their child’s care Creating a safe place and opportunities for transparency Teaching self-care and coping strategies Building natural supports and community connections

Requirements Education:

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

Experience:

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 insurability throughout employment 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 Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center Opportunities for Professional Development Part Time Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Opportunities for

Professional Development EEO Statement:

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.