Hope For Youth, Inc.
Overview
For more than 50 years, Hope For Youth has provided services for children, youth and families, spanning a continuum of care from out-patient, clinical and preventive services, to foster care, diagnostic and emergency residential services. The organization works with children as young as birth through 21 across the Long Island region. We are also honored to announce that the Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI) has recognized HFY with their Not-For Profit Business Excellence Award for 2025!
Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a program licensed by the NY State Office of Mental Health and designed to address the significant needs of children ages 10 up to 21, who are at risk of entering, or are returning home from high intensity services, such as inpatient settings or residential services, using a multi-disciplinary team. Children with significant psychiatric needs, who are at risk of institutional level of care, require intensive interventions to adequately support the child and family\'s complex needs, to avoid high end services or facilitate and support a successful transition back to community.
To be a successful Family Peer Advocate you must be ready, willing, and able to do the following always:
Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual
Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct
Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes
Provide rehabilitative support services through an array of formal and non-formal services to the parent, family member or caregiver for the benefit of the child/youth.
Assist families with developing community connections and naturals supports to enhance the quality of life by integration and supports for families in their own communities, as well as helping the family to rediscover and reconnect to natural supports already present in their lives
Helping the family learn and practice strategies to support their child\'s positive behavior, assisting the family to implement strategies by clinicians, providing individual or group parent skill development related to the behavioral health needs of the child (i.e., training on special needs parenting skills).
Attend trainings and professional development as assigned
Attend daily team meetings and family meetings as assigned
Apply agency-identified Evidence Based Interventions best suited to meet the client\'s needs
Provide transportation for client to their service location as necessary
Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations
How you will generally spend your time in this job:
60% Direct family therapeutic contact including transportation
20% Case documentation, reports, case related meetings
20% Staff/team meetings/supervision/training
Qualifications
Family Peer Advocate Credential or willingness to obtain the credential within a set timeframe
Lived experience as a parent or caregiver to a child with mental health diagnosis
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with EHRs
Highschool Diploma or GED
Valid NYS driver\'s license in good standing
Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, driving own vehicle
Position Details This Opportunity is being offered as Full Time, 35 hour work week (flexible hours)
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please include a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, and a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.
Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island
Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
Diverse culture that promotes recognition and belonging
Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
Free training programs, free tuition credits, scholarships and tuition assistance
Employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness programs
Special events and recognition awards
Volunteer and internship opportunities available
Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment – Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available
91% employer-paid medical premiums
Generous paid time off
Agency-funded pension plan
Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability
Learn more about Hope for Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org
Additional Information Additional Pay Range Information
The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee\'s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.)
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Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a program licensed by the NY State Office of Mental Health and designed to address the significant needs of children ages 10 up to 21, who are at risk of entering, or are returning home from high intensity services, such as inpatient settings or residential services, using a multi-disciplinary team. Children with significant psychiatric needs, who are at risk of institutional level of care, require intensive interventions to adequately support the child and family\'s complex needs, to avoid high end services or facilitate and support a successful transition back to community.
To be a successful Family Peer Advocate you must be ready, willing, and able to do the following always:
Function within the policies and procedures as outlined in program practice guide and employee manual
Adhere to state regulations and applicable code of conduct
Work within an interdisciplinary team to assist client in their overall functioning and achieve desired outcomes
Provide rehabilitative support services through an array of formal and non-formal services to the parent, family member or caregiver for the benefit of the child/youth.
Assist families with developing community connections and naturals supports to enhance the quality of life by integration and supports for families in their own communities, as well as helping the family to rediscover and reconnect to natural supports already present in their lives
Helping the family learn and practice strategies to support their child\'s positive behavior, assisting the family to implement strategies by clinicians, providing individual or group parent skill development related to the behavioral health needs of the child (i.e., training on special needs parenting skills).
Attend trainings and professional development as assigned
Attend daily team meetings and family meetings as assigned
Apply agency-identified Evidence Based Interventions best suited to meet the client\'s needs
Provide transportation for client to their service location as necessary
Perform other resulting and necessary work to meet the needs and requirements of the clients, the program, Hope For Youth, oversight agency and any other regulatory obligations
How you will generally spend your time in this job:
60% Direct family therapeutic contact including transportation
20% Case documentation, reports, case related meetings
20% Staff/team meetings/supervision/training
Qualifications
Family Peer Advocate Credential or willingness to obtain the credential within a set timeframe
Lived experience as a parent or caregiver to a child with mental health diagnosis
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, and experience working with EHRs
Highschool Diploma or GED
Valid NYS driver\'s license in good standing
Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, driving own vehicle
Position Details This Opportunity is being offered as Full Time, 35 hour work week (flexible hours)
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please include a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.
All positions are subject to background screening as required by law or contract, including but not limited to: Staff Exclusion List (SEL), State Central Child Abuse Registry (SCR), DMV record review, criminal records screening, reference checks, for some roles, and a physical exam. Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.
Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island
Supportive like-minded, mission-driven co-workers
Diverse culture that promotes recognition and belonging
Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
Free training programs, free tuition credits, scholarships and tuition assistance
Employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness programs
Special events and recognition awards
Volunteer and internship opportunities available
Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment – Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co-pay options available
91% employer-paid medical premiums
Generous paid time off
Agency-funded pension plan
Pre-tax savings plans: self-directed 403(b), 529, Aflac
Agency-paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long-term disability
Learn more about Hope for Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org
Additional Information Additional Pay Range Information
The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee\'s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.)
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