THE JEWISH BOARD
PURPOSE
Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services focus on improving significant functional impairments and severe symptomatology experienced by youth due to mental illness or serious emotional disturbance. Clinical and rehabilitative interventions also focus on enhancing family functioning to foster health, stability and reintegration for youth who are returning home after residential treatment or in‑patient hospitalization. POSITION OVERVIEW
The Youth ACT Family Peer Advocate works as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to provide treatment and support services to families and children, ages 10 to 21, who have significant behavioral health needs and who are at risk of entering, or returning home from, high‑end services such as inpatient settings or residential services. The role requires evening availability and rotating on‑call coverage. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Advocate with providers across the child serving system to raise awareness, reduce stigma, engage families, and coordinate services. Educate families about self‑help techniques and self‑help group processes. Provide psychoeducation to family members, caregivers or social supports. Offer individual or group parent skill development related to the behavioral health needs of the child/youth. Teach coping strategies based on personal experience and assist families in developing community support systems and networks. Support families, parents/caregivers in managing child/youth behaviors and navigating multiple systems involved. Identify formal services and informal resources for families that are culturally affirming and experiencing social‑emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Assist families with identifying strengths, improvement areas, and goals. Monitor and document family progress to track goals in accordance with agency and regulatory policies. Collaborate with care providers and community supports to track progress toward goals. Participate in multi‑disciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision. Maintain all documentation according to standards, time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources. Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional the Jewish Board policies and procedures. Use an electronic database to document demographic data, family goals, and services provided; participate in quality improvement activities. Provide services in the family’s home, youth’s home, community, office, or other settings. CORE COMPETENCIES
Excellent engagement skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED
High School Diploma or Equivalency. Specialty credentialing in advocacy – can be obtained during probationary period. Lived experience in parenting a child or adolescent with a serious emotional disturbance and/or lived experience of mental health challenges. Lived experience with mental health and/or co‑occurring behavioral health challenges in home, school or community. Ability to work with diverse social, cultural, economic groups. Background in advocating mental health and/or in the educational system. Bilingual in Spanish/English – a plus. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE
Bilingual Spanish/English – preferred. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to learn electronic health records and other software as required. VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY
Able to read/input data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and electronic health records in printed form and on computer screens. Able to input data into the electronic health record. Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT
Most services are provided in the community, with less time spent in office‑based work. Travel within New York City carrying equipment weighing up to approximately 10 pounds. Routinely required to sit (20% of the time), stand (30% of the time), and travel to and from appointments using public or private transportation options (50% of the time). Frequent travel throughout the assigned borough (Staten Island); infrequent travel (Bronx or Queens) throughout NYC. EEO STATEMENT
The Jewish Board is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. VALUES
Treat every person with dignity. Act with respect and caring toward clients, colleagues, and communities. Be outstanding – exceptional professionals in all that we do. Embrace differences – create a fair and inclusive environment for all. Engage individuals and families as our partners – heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.
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Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services focus on improving significant functional impairments and severe symptomatology experienced by youth due to mental illness or serious emotional disturbance. Clinical and rehabilitative interventions also focus on enhancing family functioning to foster health, stability and reintegration for youth who are returning home after residential treatment or in‑patient hospitalization. POSITION OVERVIEW
The Youth ACT Family Peer Advocate works as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to provide treatment and support services to families and children, ages 10 to 21, who have significant behavioral health needs and who are at risk of entering, or returning home from, high‑end services such as inpatient settings or residential services. The role requires evening availability and rotating on‑call coverage. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Advocate with providers across the child serving system to raise awareness, reduce stigma, engage families, and coordinate services. Educate families about self‑help techniques and self‑help group processes. Provide psychoeducation to family members, caregivers or social supports. Offer individual or group parent skill development related to the behavioral health needs of the child/youth. Teach coping strategies based on personal experience and assist families in developing community support systems and networks. Support families, parents/caregivers in managing child/youth behaviors and navigating multiple systems involved. Identify formal services and informal resources for families that are culturally affirming and experiencing social‑emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Assist families with identifying strengths, improvement areas, and goals. Monitor and document family progress to track goals in accordance with agency and regulatory policies. Collaborate with care providers and community supports to track progress toward goals. Participate in multi‑disciplinary team meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision. Maintain all documentation according to standards, time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources. Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional the Jewish Board policies and procedures. Use an electronic database to document demographic data, family goals, and services provided; participate in quality improvement activities. Provide services in the family’s home, youth’s home, community, office, or other settings. CORE COMPETENCIES
Excellent engagement skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED
High School Diploma or Equivalency. Specialty credentialing in advocacy – can be obtained during probationary period. Lived experience in parenting a child or adolescent with a serious emotional disturbance and/or lived experience of mental health challenges. Lived experience with mental health and/or co‑occurring behavioral health challenges in home, school or community. Ability to work with diverse social, cultural, economic groups. Background in advocating mental health and/or in the educational system. Bilingual in Spanish/English – a plus. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE
Bilingual Spanish/English – preferred. COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to learn electronic health records and other software as required. VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY
Able to read/input data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and electronic health records in printed form and on computer screens. Able to input data into the electronic health record. Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT
Most services are provided in the community, with less time spent in office‑based work. Travel within New York City carrying equipment weighing up to approximately 10 pounds. Routinely required to sit (20% of the time), stand (30% of the time), and travel to and from appointments using public or private transportation options (50% of the time). Frequent travel throughout the assigned borough (Staten Island); infrequent travel (Bronx or Queens) throughout NYC. EEO STATEMENT
The Jewish Board is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. VALUES
Treat every person with dignity. Act with respect and caring toward clients, colleagues, and communities. Be outstanding – exceptional professionals in all that we do. Embrace differences – create a fair and inclusive environment for all. Engage individuals and families as our partners – heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration.
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