Family Peer Advocate-Home + Community Based Support Services program

The Family Peer Advocate provides advocacy, education, and support to families of children with mental health, behavioral health, substance use, developmental disabilities and medically fragile challenges, helping them navigate and access community resources, services, and natural supports.

Requirements

• Personal experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with a history of emotional or behavioral challenges
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and a personal vehicle
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Credentialed Family Peer Advocate

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program and Incentives
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer-Contributions