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Family Advocate
The Jewish BoardNew York, New York, United States
Posted March 25, 2026
21.98 - 21.98 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, with a 150-year legacy, delivers comprehensive mental‑health, housing, and social‑service solutions to New Yorkers across all five boroughs. Their portfolio includes counseling, children’s mental‑health programs, family support, supportive housing, domestic‑violence assistance, adult recovery, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as tailored Jewish community outreach. Drawing on deep expertise and a compassionate ethos, the organization serves over 45,000 people of all ages and backgrounds each year. This enduring commitment to high‑quality, innovative care positions The Jewish Board as a trusted pillar in the city’s social‑service ecosystem.
Job Description
The Youth ACT Family Peer Advocate provides treatment and support services to families and children with significant behavioral health needs. They work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical treatment, family psychoeducation, and skills development, with a focus on family-driven and youth-guided services.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- Specialty credentialing in advocacy
- Lived experience in parenting a child or adolescent with a serious emotional disturbance and/or lived experience of mental health challenges
- Ability to work with diverse social, cultural, economic groups
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan