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Family Advocate Youth Act: $1,000 Sign on Bonus

Astor Services

Poughkeepsie, NYFull-time$22.12/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$22.12/hr
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Credentialed As A Family Peer Advocate Or Able To Qualify And Apply For Credentialing Prior To HireValid New York State Driver's License Meeting Agency Standards

Job overview

Astor Services is hiring a Family Advocate Youth Act: $1,000 Sign on Bonus. The Family Advocate Youth Act position at Astor Services is for individuals passionate about empowering families within the mental health system. This role is a key member of the Youth ACT multidisciplinary team, engaging families, building relationships, and ensuring treatment aligns with family needs. The advocate uses their lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with mental health challenges to support, educate, and empower families.

Key focus areas include Provide in-home and community-based support, advocacy, and education to families., Help families understand Youth ACT services and strengthen their engagement., and Teach coping strategies and symptom-management skills informed by lived experience and formal training..

Successful candidates bring Credentialed Family Peer Advocate, Parent Or Caregiver Of Child With Mental Health Challenges, and Valid NY State Driver’s License. Important skills include Adapt Quickly, Think Creatively, and Respond Compassionately. Preferred (not required): Empowering Families In The Mental Health System, Engage Families, Build Relationships, and Support Families.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Adapt QuicklyThink CreativelyRespond CompassionatelyEmpowering Families in the Mental Health SystemEngage FamiliesBuild RelationshipsSupport FamiliesEducate FamiliesModel Effective Coping StrategiesTeach Self-Help TechniquesNavigate Care SystemProvide in-Home SupportProvide Community-Based SupportAdvocacyCrisis ResponseMaintain Regular Communication

Qualifications

Parent or Caregiver of a Child With Mental Health ChallengesKnowledge of Related System-of-Care ResourcesCredentialed as a Family Peer Advocate or Able to Qualify and Apply for Credentialing Prior to HireValid New York State Driver's License Meeting Agency StandardsAble to Navigate Environments That May Not Comply With ADA Standards

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

Family Advocate Youth Act: $1,000 Sign on Bonus

Poughkeepsie, NY

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you passionate about empowering families in the mental health system? Youth ACT (Assertive Community Treatment is an innovative program within the Crisis Services Department designed to deliver intensive, community-based support to youth and their families. The Family Advocate will serve as a key member of the Youth ACT multidisciplinary team, helping engage families, build relationships, and ensure treatment aligns with family needs and experiences.

The Family Advocate uses their lived experience as a parent or caregiver of a child with mental health challenges to support, educate, and empower families involved in the Youth ACT program. Responsibilities include modeling effective coping strategies, teaching self-help techniques, and helping families navigate the care system.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide in-home and community-based support, advocacy, and education to families.

  • Help families understand Youth ACT services and strengthen their engagement with the team through education and advocacy.

  • Teach coping strategies and symptom-management skills informed by lived experience and formal training.

  • Participate in crisis response during operating hours as part of the multidisciplinary team. Maintain regular communication with team members and families to support needed adjustments to services.

What we provide:

  • 4 weeks paid vacation annually.

  • 13 paid holidays.

  • 4 personal days.

  • 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.

  • Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.

  • Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.

  • New longevity incentives.

  • Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.

  • Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.

  • Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

Why Join Astor’s Youth ACT Program?

  • Be part of a new, innovative program changing how youth receive care in their communities.

  • Work with an engaged, supportive leadership team.

  • Make a meaningful, measurable difference for young people and families.

  • Be part of a mission-driven organization that values collaboration and innovation.

  • Work in a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact youth and families.

Salary: $22.12/hour

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us create brighter futures for youth and their families!

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

  • Candidate who is a parent or caregiver who is raising or has raised a child with mental health challenges and has knowledge of the related system-of-care resources.

  • Credentialed as a Family Peer Advocate, or able to qualify and apply for credentialing prior to hire.

  • People who can adapt quickly, think creatively, and respond compassionately in moments of crisis.

  • Individual with valid New York State driver’s license meeting agency standards.

  • Due to meeting with families in their home, must be able to navigate environments that may not comply with ADA standards, including climbing and descending stairs without assistance.

Salary Description

$22.12-$22.12/hour

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