Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
Family Peer Advocate - Part Time
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
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Cardinal McCloskey Community Services At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to
protect, empower and promote independence
for at-risk children and families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community based services. Turn Your Experience into Empowerment - Become a Family Peer Advocate. At Cardinal McCloskey Community Services, we believe lived experience is a powerful tool for healing. As a
Family Peer Advocate , you''ll use your personal journey to support families facing mental health challenges. You''ll walk alongside them, offering empathy, encouragement, and practical guidance as they navigate treatment and recovery. Your insight will help others feel seen, heard, and understood—making you a trusted role model and a vital part of their support system. If you''re passionate about helping others find hope and strength, we invite you to join our mission.
Responsibilities
Support families facing mental health challenges using personal lived experience and empathy.
Qualifications
Caring, upbeat personality.
High School Diploma or GED
Credential as a Family Peer Advocate by an OMH (Office of Mental Health)-approved credentialing program
Demonstrate lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental and/or behavioral healthcare needs.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $25 per hour
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules
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Join to apply for the
Family Peer Advocate - Part Time
role at
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to
protect, empower and promote independence
for at-risk children and families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community based services. Turn Your Experience into Empowerment - Become a Family Peer Advocate. At Cardinal McCloskey Community Services, we believe lived experience is a powerful tool for healing. As a
Family Peer Advocate , you''ll use your personal journey to support families facing mental health challenges. You''ll walk alongside them, offering empathy, encouragement, and practical guidance as they navigate treatment and recovery. Your insight will help others feel seen, heard, and understood—making you a trusted role model and a vital part of their support system. If you''re passionate about helping others find hope and strength, we invite you to join our mission.
Responsibilities
Support families facing mental health challenges using personal lived experience and empathy.
Qualifications
Caring, upbeat personality.
High School Diploma or GED
Credential as a Family Peer Advocate by an OMH (Office of Mental Health)-approved credentialing program
Demonstrate lived experience as a parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social, emotional, developmental and/or behavioral healthcare needs.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $25 per hour
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules
Job posted by ApplicantPro
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