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.

$20-$23.50/hour

Be a part of a ground-breaking new program!
Are you interested in providing support and advocating for families who may have similar experiences as you? Do you want to work as part of a team that makes a difference in the life of a young person? 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ample support and supervision to work as a team to provide intensive community-based services to 48 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

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

Experience

• Must have PERSONAL "LIVED EXPERIENCE" as a parent/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.
  
• Must   have a valid Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment.
  

Benefits

• 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

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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