Family Peer Advocate

Job overview

The Family Peer Advocate role is onsite in Plattsburgh, NY, with a flexible weekday schedule of 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; compensation is $20.44–$21.19 per hour. Behavioral Health Services North provides whole-person care in the region. The advocate supports children and families through family-centered services, community resource connections, and coordination with providers, helping advance treatment and support plans and children’s recovery goals.

What you'll do

• Advocate for parents and connect them with community resources when appropriate and available
• coordinate family support services identified through CFTSS and CHCBS plans
• provide CPST and PSR services as permitted by credentials, scope, and training
• support youth and families with counseling, crisis intervention, skill building, and coping strategies
• develop treatment plans and documentation
• track progress
• educate families and community partners about services
• attend required meetings and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family peer advocate

family support

cftss

chcbs

cpst

psychosocial rehabilitation

weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

plattsburgh ny

behavioral health services north

$20.44–$21.19/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Personalized health coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, training and development, coaching, community discounts, and loan forgiveness.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, additional introductory addictions training within 30 days of hire, a valid New York driver’s license and reliable transportation; CPR certification is required within six months.

About the employer

Behavioral Health Services North Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.