Vibrant Emotional Health
Family Peer Advocate, Allyship Services
Vibrant Emotional Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
Family Peer Advocate, Allyship Services
Location:
3 days in Queens office, 2 days remote Schedule:
Monday – Friday, Saturdays as needed Travel:
Field work required in all NYC boroughs Pay Range:
$29.23 – $32.97 per hour
Position Overview Join a mission‑driven team dedicated to creating safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families across NYC. As a Family Peer Advocate, you’ll use lived experience and relationship‑building skills to guide families through youth‑serving systems, connect them with meaningful resources, and support their overall well‑being.
In this role, you’ll facilitate support groups, conduct community outreach, organize family‑centered activities, and collaborate with Vibrant’s programs to strengthen mental health support citywide.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with families to assess their needs and link them to appropriate resources
Share personal knowledge and experiences about the youth‑serving systems
Partner with all Vibrant community programs to provide LGBTQIA+ supportive services
Conduct outreach and presentations in communities, schools, early intervention programs, clinics, and other community‑based providers, with a special emphasis on reaching historically hard‑to‑reach populations
Facilitate or co‑facilitate parenting education and support groups
Conduct home and community visits to meet families in locations that allow for the best possible opportunity for assistance
Organize and support social/recreational activities for families and youth, centering mental health awareness
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the work completed with individuals and families
Identify local partners and citywide resources
Support Advisory Groups
Additional duties as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Commitment to the well‑being and competent care for all
Show respect in all aspects of work
Experience with trainings, workshops, and group facilitation
Collaborative, team‑oriented spirit
Possessing wisdom gained through lived experience
Ability to build and maintain relationships with communities and partners
Required Qualifications
Family Peer Advocate (FPA) must be a parent or caregiver of a child who has experienced social, emotional, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges and has ‘lived experience’ navigating multiple child‑serving systems on behalf of their child(ren).
Experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth and caregivers/parents
Opportunity to obtain the NYS Family Peer Advocate (FPA) certification if not already held, with Vibrant providing dedicated support and resources to ensure successful completion within 18 months of being hired
Work flexible hours as required
Bilingual and bi‑cultural candidates encouraged to apply
Candidates possessing exceptional skills, but not all of the qualifications are also encouraged to apply
Physical and Sensory Requirements
75–100% travel within NYC boroughs
Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including a computer, keyboard, and telephone
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, program participants, service providers, and other stakeholders
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to remain calm and composed under stress
Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation
Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make independent judgment/decisions
Compensation and Benefits We determine base pay through a comprehensive review of skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and other relevant factors. The range listed reflects the compensation parameters for the role and does not represent the full compensation package.
Full‑time employees will be eligible for excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, employer‑paid disability insurance, employer‑paid life insurance, pre‑tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401(k) available.
Equal Opportunity Employer Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Vibrant does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. All genuine job openings will be posted on our careers page and all communications from the Vibrant recruiting team and/or hiring managers will be from an @vibrant.org email address.
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3 days in Queens office, 2 days remote Schedule:
Monday – Friday, Saturdays as needed Travel:
Field work required in all NYC boroughs Pay Range:
$29.23 – $32.97 per hour
Position Overview Join a mission‑driven team dedicated to creating safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families across NYC. As a Family Peer Advocate, you’ll use lived experience and relationship‑building skills to guide families through youth‑serving systems, connect them with meaningful resources, and support their overall well‑being.
In this role, you’ll facilitate support groups, conduct community outreach, organize family‑centered activities, and collaborate with Vibrant’s programs to strengthen mental health support citywide.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with families to assess their needs and link them to appropriate resources
Share personal knowledge and experiences about the youth‑serving systems
Partner with all Vibrant community programs to provide LGBTQIA+ supportive services
Conduct outreach and presentations in communities, schools, early intervention programs, clinics, and other community‑based providers, with a special emphasis on reaching historically hard‑to‑reach populations
Facilitate or co‑facilitate parenting education and support groups
Conduct home and community visits to meet families in locations that allow for the best possible opportunity for assistance
Organize and support social/recreational activities for families and youth, centering mental health awareness
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the work completed with individuals and families
Identify local partners and citywide resources
Support Advisory Groups
Additional duties as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Commitment to the well‑being and competent care for all
Show respect in all aspects of work
Experience with trainings, workshops, and group facilitation
Collaborative, team‑oriented spirit
Possessing wisdom gained through lived experience
Ability to build and maintain relationships with communities and partners
Required Qualifications
Family Peer Advocate (FPA) must be a parent or caregiver of a child who has experienced social, emotional, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges and has ‘lived experience’ navigating multiple child‑serving systems on behalf of their child(ren).
Experience working with LGBTQIA+ youth and caregivers/parents
Opportunity to obtain the NYS Family Peer Advocate (FPA) certification if not already held, with Vibrant providing dedicated support and resources to ensure successful completion within 18 months of being hired
Work flexible hours as required
Bilingual and bi‑cultural candidates encouraged to apply
Candidates possessing exceptional skills, but not all of the qualifications are also encouraged to apply
Physical and Sensory Requirements
75–100% travel within NYC boroughs
Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including a computer, keyboard, and telephone
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, program participants, service providers, and other stakeholders
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to remain calm and composed under stress
Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation
Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make independent judgment/decisions
Compensation and Benefits We determine base pay through a comprehensive review of skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and other relevant factors. The range listed reflects the compensation parameters for the role and does not represent the full compensation package.
Full‑time employees will be eligible for excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, employer‑paid disability insurance, employer‑paid life insurance, pre‑tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401(k) available.
Equal Opportunity Employer Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Vibrant does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. All genuine job openings will be posted on our careers page and all communications from the Vibrant recruiting team and/or hiring managers will be from an @vibrant.org email address.
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