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 insurance throughout employment required

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
  
• Opportunities for Professional Development
  

Full Time Benefits:

• A gency-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
  

EEO Statement: The 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.

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