Family Peer Advocate, CTTP (23396)

As a Clinical Time Transition Program (CTTP) Family Peer Advocate you will provide support for youth and their families/caregivers transitioning from a hospital setting back to their community. You will work with families schools and community resources to promote successful reintegration and long-term stability. You will draw from your personal lived experience to help families navigate the healthcare and social services system build self-advocacy skills and access resources to support their childs recover and will support parents/caregivers as they develop positive approaches and methods for addressing their familys daily needs including their own needs for self-care. You will report to the Director of the Hospital to Home (H2H) Program and you will be working onsite with community travel.

Responsibilities:

• Offer emotional support encouragement and guidance to families and caregivers during the transition process
• Empower caregivers by sharing personal experiences and strategies for navigating behavioral health systems
• Advocate for family needs within the treatment team and help caregivers with providers
• Assist families in understanding treatment plans discharge instructions and available services
• Connect caregivers with community-based resources including mental health support educational advocacy and social services
• Help families navigate Medicaid insurance and other funding sources for continued care
• Provide families with information about youth mental health trauma-informed care and crisis prevention
• Facilitate family workshops or support groups focused on coping strategies and self-care
• Assist caregivers in developing skills to advocate for their childs needs in school healthcare and community settings
• Work with clinicians case managers and other team members to guarantee a family-centered approach
• Establish partnerships with local organizations and parent support networks to enhance available resources
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences to provide insights from a family perspective
• Maintain records of family support services provided ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Track progress and identify areas where additional support may be needed
• Contribute to program evaluation efforts to improve services for families

Requirements and Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Lived experience as a caregiver of a child with behavioral health challenges required per NYS Office of Mental Health requirements.
• Certification as a Family Peer Advocate or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire required.
• Valid NYS drivers license required.
• Flexibility in work hours including evenings to meet client needs required
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical dental and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services we work together to make a difference in our clients lives. Northern Rivers empowers children adults and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds not because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.