Parent Advocate Youth Services

Position: Parent Advocate for Youth Services
Location: St. Catharines

Become a Parent Advocate with Compass in Sudbury, Ontario, offering vital peer support to caregivers of youth facing mental health challenges. This part-time position leverages your lived experience to empower families navigating complex systems.

The Parent Advocate with Lived Experience (PAL) will integrate into the Family Navigation Project team. You will draw on personal experiences to help caregivers understand mental health services, advocate for their needs, and build resilience. This peer-support role emphasizes non-clinical, relationship-driven support through empathetic connections and validated guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide peer support to caregivers navigating mental health services

• Educate families about available resources and services

• Offer individual advocacy and resilience enhancement strategies

• Collaborate with the Family Navigator for service optimization

• Maintain client documentation and participate in community meetings

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Relevant lived experience in mental health advocacy

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Strong communication skills, English required

• Valid Ontario driver’s license and vehicle access

Utilize your lived experience to support and empower caregivers in their journeys with Compass.