PROGRAM: Critical Time Transition Program
POSITION: Family Peer Advocate
REPORTS TO: Director Critical Time Transition Program
SCHEDULE: Flexible 40 hours weekly with one weekend day
PAY: $18-$20 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:
The Family Peer Advocate (FPA) is a credentialed professional with lived experience supporting a family member through mental health challenges. The FPA provides support to the caregivers of youth enrolled in the program, offering guidance and
understanding from a lived experience perspective.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: include but are not limited to the following.

• Support caregivers of youth enrolled in the program through shared lived experience.
• Fulfill job duties in the community (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, outpatient treatment locations) during the stand-up phase of the TRS.
• Fulfill job duties in both the community and the TRS after the TRS is open.
• Supports the efforts of families in caring for and strengthening their children’s mental, and physical health, development and well-being of their children.
• Helps the family learn and practice strategies to support their child’s positive behavior.
• Assist the family to implement strategies recommended by clinicians (e.g. medication management, behavior support, crisis plan) and talk to clinicians about their comfort with these plans.
• Provide emotional support for the family on their parenting journey to reduce isolation, feelings of stigma, blame and hopelessness.
• Link to and provide workshops and courses on parenting that are matched to families’ individual needs.
• Advocate whose child is coming out of placement by equipping the family with skills, knowledge and resources to support the child at home, ensuring the greatest likelihood of success.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to use lived experience to engage and support families.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of mental health challenges and family support systems.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel and provide transportation and services in community settings such as homes, schools, hospitals, and outpatient locations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. EDUCATION: Provisional Family Peer Advocate Provisional Credential required, Professional Credential preferred.
2. EXPERIENCE: Personal lived experience supporting a family member with mental health challenges.