Family Peer Advocate

Family Peer Advocates provide one-on-one support to families and caregivers, helping them build skills, access resources, and become strong advocates for their children in home, school, and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Build supportive, trusting relationships with families and caregivers through shared lived experience.
• Provide peer support services at program sites and in the community, based on family preference and needs.
• Help families understand and navigate mental health systems, schools, service providers, and community resources.
• Empower caregivers to become advocates for their child and their family.
• Refer families to appropriate community services and supports.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA and agency guidelines.
• Attend team meetings and trainings; contribute to a collaborative, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed workplace.
• Promote family-driven, youth-guided principles and advocate for effective parent-professional partnerships.