Family Peer Advocate
Quick answer
Endeavor Health Services is hiring a full-time Family Peer Advocate in Buffalo, NY, paying $18.13- $22.66/hour, to support families navigating the behavioral health system.
- Role
- Family Peer Advocate
- Organization
- Endeavor Health Services
- Location
- Buffalo, NY 14225, USA
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $18.13- $22.66/hour depending on experience
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Join our team as a Family Peer Advocate, where your personal experiences and empathetic approach will help empower families! This position is part of a multidisciplinary team that identifies and implements strategies to effectively reach out to parents of children with serious emotional disturbances and/or at risk for such disturbances.
What you'll do
- Attends conferences and meetings with parents to assist them in accessing services
- Assists in identifying problems that prevent families from accessing services and working with providers to develop alternatives
- Assists in linking families with school and community services
- Supports families in adjusting to new services
- Develops and implements activities to involve parents and families
- Conducts Parent and Family Support Groups
What it takes
- Life experience with advocating for the needs of a child within systems such as mental health and education as a parent or guardian
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of resources in the community and familiarity with the child mental health system
- A valid NYS Drivers License and access to a motor vehicle to make community visits
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, and company-paid vision insurance, Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability, Optional short-term disability and additional life/AD&D coverage, 401(k) with employer contribution, Generous PTO, sick time, and 10 paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Discounted pet insurance, Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Buffalo, NY 14225, USA.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $18.13- $22.66/hour depending on experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include life experience with advocating for the needs of a child within systems such as mental health and education as a parent or guardian, verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of resources in the community and familiarity with the child mental health system, and a valid NYS Drivers License and access to a motor vehicle to make community visits.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by December 31, 2026, and more information on how to apply can be found on the Endeavor Health Services website.
What are the benefits?
Benefits include medical, dental, and company-paid vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability, optional short-term disability and additional life/AD&D coverage, 401(k) with employer contribution, generous PTO, sick time, and 10 paid holidays, employee assistance program, discounted pet insurance, and eligibility for student loan forgiveness through programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
How to apply
Apply directly on Endeavor Health Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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