Family Peer Advocate
About The Position
At Ohel, we believe that families are strongest when they feel supported, connected, and empowered. We are looking for a compassionate Family Peer Advocate (FPA) to join our team and help parents and caregivers of young children navigate some of life's most challenging moments. As a Family Peer Advocate, you'll partner with families of children ages 0 - 5 experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges, including those involved with foster care or the child welfare system. Through advocacy, encouragement, and practical support, you'll help families build confidence, access resources, and create brighter futures for their children.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Lived experience as the parent, foster parent, adoptive parent, or primary caregiver of a child or youth with social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, or developmental challenges
- Complete the Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) training and begin the certification process to earn the Family Peer Advocate (FPA) Credential within one year of hire
- Experience working with or engaging families and youth impacted by trauma, poverty, violence, complex stressors, or mental health challenges
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Electronic Health Records is a plus
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, along with strong attention to detail and exceptional follow-through.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the child welfare system and/or experience as a foster parent strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one support, advocacy, and parent coaching to families
- Empower parents and caregivers by sharing your lived experience and offering hope and encouragement
- Help families understand their child's needs and navigate available supports and treatment options
- Connect families with community resources, social services, and supports that strengthen family well-being
- Build partnerships with community organizations to increase awareness of the unique needs of young children and their families
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated, family-centered care
- Support families using a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach
Benefits
- 403B retirement plan with employee contribution
- Sick and vacation paid time off (PTO)
- Health insurance
- Free access to onsite gym
- Flexible hybrid schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
