Association to Benefit Children Is Hiring A Family Peer Advocate Bilingual

Join Our Team as a Family Peer Advocate at Association to Benefit Children (ABC)!

ABC is a dedicated non-profit organization since 1986, committed to ensuring every child's joyful, healthy, and safe life through innovative programs. We are currently seeking a full-time Family Peer Advocate to support children and adolescents at our Bronx-based clinic. 😊

About ABC

Our programs work to permanently break the cycles of abuse, neglect, sickness, and homelessness. We offer a wide range of services including:

• Early childhood education
• Health care services
• Housing assistance
• Mental health services
• Family preservation
• Crisis intervention
• Recreation services
• Job training and employment support
• Therapeutic after-school and summer programs
• Mentoring and legal advocacy

About Our Team & Program

Our Fast Break program conducts mental health screenings, offers individual and group counseling, and provides capacity-building training for parents across four clinic sites. The Family Peer Advocate (FPA) will be based at our Bronx clinic, supporting families through compassionate advocacy.

Responsibilities of the Family Peer Advocate (FPA) 🎯

• Serve as a vital member of the treatment team, assisting parents with referrals to schools and external resources.
• Identify and address barriers to accessing services, tackling stigma and practical obstacles.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to support parents in navigating systems of care and psychosocial challenges.
• Lead workshops for parents on mental health topics to reduce stigma and provide psycho-education.

Qualifications

• Be a parent or legal guardian with lived experience parenting a child with behavioral, emotional, or developmental needs, including interaction with various care systems.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Comfortable providing advocacy, coordinating services, and empowering families.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to complete documentation accurately.

Benefits of Working at ABC 🚀

• Full-time W-2 position with comprehensive insurance benefits.
• Medical plans: EPO, PPO, and HSA options.
• Dental, vision (covered by employer), and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Commuter benefits and opportunities for professional development.
• Generous parental leave and 30 accrued PTO days per year, with additional leave options.
• Be part of a vibrant, female-led community organization focused on education and mental health.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Additional Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shift
• Educational Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Experience: 1 year in child welfare (Preferred)
• Language: Spanish (Required)
• Work Location: In person in Bronx

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).