Family Peer Advocate, CTTP (21300)

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 child's recover and well-being. You will support parents/caregivers as they develop positive approaches and methods for addressing their family’s 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 child’s 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 driver's 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

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