Salary will increase after credentialing plus mileage reimbursement. 30-40 hours per week, flexible hybrid schedule. May travel to Oneonta office twice per week. <p> 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. <p> Applicant must: Possess High School Diploma or Equivalent; Possess excellent organizational and communication skills;

Complete progress notes in a timely manner;

Conduct home visits with families to identify need;

Submit to a background/fingerprint check (at no cost to applicant);

Have experience advocating within the service systems (i.e. Mental Health, Special Education, DSS, Juvenile Justice, SPOA, Foster Care);

Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office software <p> All applicants should submit a resume with a cover letter describing your personal lived experience of being a parent or guardian of a child with a social, emotional, behavioral, mental health or developmental disability. <p>

Benefits: Flexible schedule with frequent opportunities to work from home, Paid time off, End of year bonus