Family Peer Advocate, Critical Time Intervention (CTI)

Job overview

The Family Peer Advocate, Critical Time Intervention (CTI) role is onsite in Syracuse, NY, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Compensation is $19.72–$20.91 per hour. AccessCNY provides person-centered services supporting people of all ages and abilities through housing, mental health and clinical services, and community engagement. The advocate uses personal experience and judgment to support families of youth receiving CTI and Transitional Residential Settings services. The role helps families identify needs, set goals, connect with resources, and participate in coordinated support and transition meetings.

What you'll do

• Provide strength-based, family-centered support to families of youth receiving CTI/TRS services
• arrange scheduled meetings in the family home or another agreed location
• help families identify needs and develop goals
• connect families with resources
• participate in scheduled team and family meetings
• arrange and attend closing meetings
• complete program documentation and incident reports
• protect participant confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

family peer advocate

critical time intervention

cti

family support

youth services

resource coordination

syracuse ny

accesscny

monday–friday

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

$19.72–$20.91/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees working 30 or more hours weekly
• 401(k) match upon hire
• PTO
• 11 paid holidays.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED required. Lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a youth with complex support needs and Family Peer Advocate certification are preferred; certification must be completed within two years if not already held. A valid New York State driver’s license and transportation are required.

About the employer

AccessCNY is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.