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
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family 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 other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
