Family Peer Advocate- Hybrid

Salary will increase after credentialing plus mileage reimbursement. 30-40 hours per week, flexible hybrid schedule. May travel to Oneonta office twice per week.

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Family Peer Advocates have lived-experience as the parent (biological, foster, adoptive) or primary caregiver of a child/youth with a social, emotional, behavioral, mental health or developmental disability. They receive training to develop skills and strategies to empower other families. They foster effective parent-professional partnerships and promote the practice of family-driven and youth-guided approaches. Lived experience is extremely valuable when working with families in need of resources, support and advocacy.

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Applicant must: Possess High School Diploma or Equivalent; Possess excellent organizational and communication skills;