Family Peer Advocate, Residential (25244)

Northern Rivers Family Services · Albany, NY, United States

Location
Albany
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 10, 2026

Job Description

Salary Range $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Position Type Full Time
Education Level Associates
Travel Percentage Up to 25%
Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

As a Family Peer Advocate, you will support youth and parents/caregivers through the referral, orientation, and navigation process related to the Residential Treatment Facility. You will report to the Director of RTF and you will work onsite with travel required.

Responsibilities:


+ Upon referral, schedule face-to-face contact with the parent/caregiver of youth being referred. The purpose is early engagement and to explain what to expect with the pre-admission and admission process.

+ Work with the youth, family, and RTF Transition Coordinators on early engagement, and treatment planning, and discharge planning with post follow-up.

+ Participate in all pre-admission meetings, admission day events, treatment team meetings, red flag, and other mee...

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