Family Peer Advocate- Youth ACT Team

Family Peer Advocate – Youth ACT Team – NEW

Join to apply for the Family Peer Advocate – Youth ACT Team NEW role at Hope For Youth, Inc. This position supports children aged 10 to 21 who are in or returning from high‑intensity services, such as inpatient or residential care.

For more than 50 years, Hope For Youth has provided services for children, youth, and families across Long Island, ranging from outpatient care to foster care and residential services. The program is licensed by the NY State Office of Mental Health and focuses on intensive, multidisciplinary interventions to facilitate successful community transitions.

• Follow program policies, employee manual, and state regulations.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist clients in achieving desired outcomes.
• Provide rehabilitative support to parents or caregivers to benefit the child/youth.
• Help families develop community connections and enhance quality of life in their own communities.
• Teach parents strategies to support their child’s positive behavior and supply skill‑building training.
• Attend trainings, professional development, daily team meetings, and family meetings.
• Apply agency‑identified evidence‑based interventions best suited to meet the client’s needs.
• Provide transportation for client to service locations as necessary.
• Perform other tasks required to meet client, program, and agency needs.

• 60 Direct family therapeutic contact, including transportation
• 20% Case documentation, reports, and case‑related meetings
• 20% Staff/team meetings, supervision, and training

• Family Peer Advocate Credential or willingness to obtain within a set timeframe.
• Lived experience as a parent or caregiver to a child with a mental health diagnosis.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with EHRs.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid NYS driver’s license in good standing.
• Physical ability to read/write reports, stand/walk for prolonged periods, bend, kneel, climb stairs, and drive own vehicle.

Full‑time, 35‑hour work week (flexible hours).

Location:

Central Islip, NY. Salary range: $20.00–$26.00 per hour.

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families on Long Island.
• Supportive, mission‑driven coworkers.
• Diverse culture promoting recognition and belonging.
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities.
• Free training programs, tuition credits, scholarships, and tuition assistance.
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness programs.
• Special events and recognition awards.
• Volunteer and internship opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision coverage with HRA and HSA options; 91% employer‑paid medical premiums.
• Generous paid time off.
• Agency‑funded pension plan.
• Pre‑tax savings plans: 403(b), 529, Aflac.
• Agency‑paid life, disability, and long‑term disability for eligible positions.

Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers must be made contingent and once a contingent offer has been accepted, all processing must note the contingency throughout the process.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please include a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.

Learn more about Hope for Youth at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Additional Pay Range Information:
The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. Factors such as years of experience, education, licensing, certifications, and internal equity may be considered.