Family Peer Advocate-Home + Community Based Support Services program

Program Summary :

Home & Community Based Support Services consists of three programs with the goal of keeping children in the home with their family by providing counseling, psychoeducation, skill building, support and linkage.

Position Summary :

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. The Family Peer Advocate builds strong relationships with families by offering a unique, empathetic understanding of their needs and challenges, ultimately fostering safe, stable, and connected family units.

Why work in a home and community-based position?

A New Adventure Every Day : No more mundane desk work! Every day is different, as you'll be on the move, visiting new places, and interacting with diverse individuals. The variety of each day keeps things exciting!

No Desk, No Problem : Say goodbye to being tied to a desk. If you're someone who thrives on autonomy, a home-based role is perfect for you. Whether you're in your car, out in the field, or at a client's location, you won't be stuck in one place.

A Day on the job as a Family Peer Advocate :

• Serve as a trusted advocate for families, using personal experience as a parent of a child with mental health, behavioral health, substance use, developmental disabilities and / or significant medical concerns to offer authentic, informed guidance.
• Assist families in accessing necessary services, supports, and resources both within the community and through waiver programs.
• Actively work to connect families with natural supports, such as community groups, extended family, or peer networks.
• Provide families with information about available community resources, including but not limited to educational, cultural, recreational, and mental health supports.
• Help families navigate and engage with resources that are culturally appropriate, individualized to meet their needs and sustainable.
• Ensure families have access to activities that enhance family cohesion and long-term stability.
• Collaborate with other service providers, mental health professionals, and community organizations to ensure comprehensive support for families.

Direct Family Engagement :

What has prepared you to be a Family Peer Advocate?

Competitive hourly pay rate of $18 to $19 depending on experience.

C+FS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.

Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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