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Family Peer Advocate, Allyship ServicesVibrant Emotional Health • New York, NY, United States
Family Peer Advocate, Allyship Services

Family Peer Advocate, Allyship Services

Vibrant Emotional Health • New York, NY, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Title : Family Peer Advocate, Allyship Services

Department : Community Engagement

Reports to : Program Manager, Allyship Services

Location : Hybrid-Flex

Schedule : Monday - Friday, Saturdays as needed

Hourly Pay : $29.23 - $32.97

Travel : Field work required in all NYC boroughs

  • New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health's groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.

Position Overview :

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to creating safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families across NYC. As a Family Peer Advocate, Allyship Services you'll use your lived experience and relationship-building skills to guide families through youth-serving systems, connect them with meaningful resources, and support their overall well-being.

In this role, you'll facilitate support groups, conduct community outreach, organize family-centered activities, and collaborate with Vibrant's programs to strengthen mental health support citywide. You'll be a trusted partner to families and a vital advocate in communities that have historically been hard to reach.

Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Collaborate with families to assess their needs and link them to appropriate resources
  • Share personal knowledge and experiences about the youth serving systems
  • Partner with all Vibrant community programs to provide LGBTQIA+ supportive services
  • Conduct outreach and presentations in communities, schools, early intervention programs, clinics, and other community-based providers with a special emphasis on connecting with communities that have been historically hard to reach
  • Facilitate / co-facilitate parenting education and support groups
  • Conduct home and community visits to meet families in locations that allow for the best possible opportunity for assistance
  • Organize and support social / recreational activities for families and youth, centering mental health awareness
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the work completed with individuals and families
  • Identify local partners and citywide resources
  • Support Advisory Groups
  • Additional duties as assigned
  • Required Skills / Abilities :

  • Must exhibit a commitment to the well-being and competent care for all
  • Show respect in all aspects of work
  • Trainings, workshops and group facilitation experience
  • Collaborative, team-oriented spirit
  • Possessing wisdom gained through lived experience
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with communities and partners
  • Required Qualifications :

  • The Family Peer Advocate (FPA) will be a parent / caregiver of a child who has experienced social, emotional, developmental, substance use, and / or behavioral challenges and has 'lived experience' navigating multiple children serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental, health and / or behavioral healthcare needs.
  • Experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth and caregivers / parents
  • Opportunity to obtain the NYS Family Peer Advocate (FPA) certification if not already held, with Vibrant providing dedicated support and resources to ensure successful completion within 18 months of being hired
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Work flexible hours, as required
  • Bilingual and bi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Candidates possessing exceptional skills, but not all of the qualifications are also encouraged to apply
  • Physical and Sensory Requirements :

  • 75-100% Travel within NYC boroughs
  • Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including : a computer, keyboard, and telephone
  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, program participants, service providers and other stakeholders
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to remain calm and composed under stress
  • Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation
  • Ability to evaluate / interpret information and make independent judgment / decisions
  • Excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, pre-tax transit / parking, pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401K available. 4 weeks' vacation, plum benefits, etc.

    Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

    Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

    Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Vibrant does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. All genuine job openings will be posted on our careers page and all communications from the Vibrant recruiting team and / or hiring managers will be from an @vibrant.org email address.

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