Parent Advocate
Part-timeMental Health Association in Passaic County, Inc
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Job overview
Mental Health Association in Passaic County, Inc is hiring a Parent Advocate. The Parent Advocate supports parents coping with mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorders by sharing personal experience, providing individual and group mentorship, and teaching coping and problem‑solving skills. The role requires bilingual fluency in English and Spanish and a commitment to strengthening parenting and advocacy abilities.
Key focus areas include Provide individual support services to parents with mental illness, Provide group support services to parents with mental illness, and Mentor parents to strengthen parenting and advocacy skills.
Successful candidates bring 1 Year Experience, HS Diploma, and Driver's License. Important skills include Share Lived Experience, Coaching, Provide Individual Support Services, Provide Group Support Services, Strengthening Parenting Skills, and Strengthening Advocacy Skills.
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Experience Required
1 year
Minimum Education Required
HS Diploma
License(s) Required
Driver's license
Expected Start Date
07/01/2026
Compensation
$20.00 - $20.00 / Hourly
Hours Per Week
10
Number Of Positions
1
Shift
First Shift (Day)
Job Description
Parent Advocate must be a parent and have a personal experience of mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder and recovery. Advocate will possess a willingness to share with clients their experience of living with mental illness and managing their role as a parent in a mentor capacity. The Advocate will provide individual and group support services to parents with mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders. They will serve as mentors with the goal of strengthening the consumer's parenting and advocacy skills. In addition, Parent Advocates will focus on teaching positive coping and problem solving skills. Bilingual fluency (English and Spanish) is required.
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
06192026
Job Type
Part Time
Application Instructions
Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]
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