Youth ACT Family Peer Advocate

Helio Health • City of Syracuse, NY

1d • $19 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

Helio Health is seeking a credentialed Family Peer Advocate (FPA) for the Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. This role involves providing formal and informal support, drawing on lived experience, to families raising children/adolescents aged 10 to 21 who are experiencing social and emotional challenges. The position is full-time, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Helio Health is looking for a candidate committed to community-based work and supporting children with complex mental health needs and their families.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 and have a High School diploma or a GED.
• Possess a credential as a Family Peer Advocate (FPA) or Youth Peer Advocate (YPA), recognized by the NYS Office of Mental Health.
• Lived experience raising a child with serious emotional disturbance and familiarity with associated challenges.
• Must deliver client services in the community.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good data management and utilization skills.
• Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Multilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes
• Teach recipients effective coping strategies and symptom management skills based on personal lived experience
• Assist in clarifying rehabilitation for recipients
• Provide family to family support
• Assist in navigation of systems and connections to external services
• Actively participate in daily team meetings for status review, service plan updates and staff assignments
• Complete all required documentation

Benefits

• Health insurance including dental and vision for employees and families.
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave - No Waiting Period for accruals.
• Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
• Company paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company sponsored life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED