Family Peer Advocate
<< Back to Job Postings << Search Job PostingsPosition: Family Peer Advocate
Divison: Youth Services
Program: Aurora House/LKPT
General Overview or Main Functions: Provides emotional support and advocacy to families of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities. Assists with proper care and supervision of youth. Provides crisis intervention. Assists with record-keeping. Completes Medicaid billable service notes. Must be able to complete FPA Certification with NYS Office of Mental Health.
Qualifications: Must be a parent of a child with serious emotional disturbance. Knowledge of Mental Health Services System. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work closely and cooperatively with both parents of SED children. Minimum 21 years of age, high school graduate or equivalent. Infraction clear NYS Drivers License. Minimum of one year experience working with youth or adults in a Human Services capacity.
Hours: Full-Time
Salary Range: $38,355-$43,000, annually.
If interested, please email your resume & cover letter to Sarah at scabantog@communitymissions.org or call 716-285-3403 ext. 2260.
We are committed to diversity in our workforce. Individuals from underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.
By The Numbers...
In 2023, Community Missions provided:
• 12,108 nights of shelter
• 153,023 meals
• 2,780 individuals with clothing
• 3,562 care days in Youth Services
• 43,388 care days in Recovery Services
• 72,302 care days in Housing Services
• 467 reflections & resources for Faith Development
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, Inc.
