Parent Advocate - RTF

Posted Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:59 AM

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

is a coeducational program in a warm, supportive environment that serves young people ages 12-18 who have had multiple psychiatric hospital placements or have been involved with the juvenile justice system. It is the only downstate RTF in the state that is a dual NYS Office of Mental Health/Office of Children and Family Services facility. We never consider it too late to give young people the help they need, and we are pleased to partner with these two agencies to ensure the young people in our care have the skills and support they need to achieve long-term success.

Reflecting The Child Center’s dedication to comprehensive care, the RTF is staffed by clinical coordinators, psychiatric providers, a pediatrician, and 24-hour nursing staff, 24-hour youth advocates. Support is individualized and tailored to the needs of the young people.

The Parent Advocate is responsible for serving as a liaison for parents and provide family support, advocacy, and connect family to supportive services.

• Work with clients who needassistancein areas such as housing, public assistance, Medicaid,schools and the juvenilejusticesystem.
• Representstheagencyat various councils, committee sand withother agencies, according to program needs.
• Organize and lead parent self-help and advocacy groups and coordinate efforts with other service providers and networks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field(Preferred)
• 2+years’of experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents
• Ability to work in diverse social, cultural, and economic groups
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V