Family Advocate-Children Mobile Crisis Team

Job overview

The Family Advocate is an onsite role based in Long Island City, NY, with compensation of $26.23 per hour. This position supports the Children’s Mobile Crisis program at VNS Health, a large nonprofit home- and community-based health care organization. The role uses lived experience to help children and families access life-changing resources. It serves as a trusted navigator for families dealing with behavioral health crises, helping them access basic needs and community support programs.

What you'll do

• Serve as a mentor and advocate
• assist with entitlements and housing
• interview clients to obtain histories
• engage families in services
• develop resource inventories
• provide linkage and coordination
• maintain documentation
• participate in team meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

long island city ny

vns health

family advocate

mobile crisis

children

mental health

peer support

advocacy

$26.23/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Referral bonus, 20 days PTO, 9 holidays, Health/Dental/Vision, Life/Disability, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Lived experience focus, community-based support, and meaningful impact on vulnerable families.

About the employer

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