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Family Peer Advocate

Priority

Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc

Lockport, NY

5311 Ernest Road, Lockport NY

Job Type

Full_Time

Salary

38355USD - 43000USD per year

Posted Date

July 03, 2025

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Peer Advocate to join our team on the U.S. Side of Niagara, in supporting families navigating challenges related to mental health, substance use, and other behavioral health issues. As a Family Peer Advocate, you will provide emotional support, guidance, and practical assistance to families, helping them access services and resources, and empowering them to advocate for themselves and their loved ones.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one emotional support to families by listening to their concerns and offering empathy.
Assist families in understanding and navigating the mental health and substance use treatment systems.
Help families develop strategies for advocating for themselves and their loved ones within these systems.
Facilitate communication between families and providers, ensuring families are informed about treatment options and resources.
Provide educational materials and resources to families about mental health and substance use.
Help families access community resources, including services for housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
Support families in crisis situations, ensuring they have the resources and coping strategies to manage challenges.
Attend meetings with families to provide support, if necessary.
Maintain confidential and accurate case notes and documentation according to program standards.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
21 years or older
Lived experience as a caregiver or family member of an individual with mental health, substance use, or related challenges.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish trust and rapport with diverse families.
Knowledge of the mental health and substance use treatment systems, community resources, and advocacy strategies.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Valid New York State Driver’s License with clean driving record

Company Description

Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, Inc. (CMI) has provided a unique blend of services to address the needs of the Niagara community since its founding in 1925.

The agency serves a diverse set of populations including youth, adults, families, homeless, juvenile justice involved youth, youth and adults with psychiatric challenges, persons living with HIV/AIDS, trafficked youth and adults, and ex-offender parole individuals. In general, CMI serves a vulnerable population of individuals that, through a variety of circumstances, have been marginalized, overlooked and challenging in their presentations and behaviors.

Mission Statement
Community Missions provides integrated human services that meet people where they are and help them find and elevate their place in the world.

Company Description

Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, Inc. (CMI) has provided a unique blend of services to address the needs of the Niagara community since its founding in 1925.\r\n\r\nThe agency serves a diverse set of populations including youth, adults, families, homeless, juvenile justice involved youth, youth and adults with psychiatric challenges, persons living with HIV/AIDS, trafficked youth and adults, and ex-offender parole individuals. In general, CMI serves a vulnerable population of individuals that, through a variety of circumstances, have been marginalized, overlooked and challenging in their presentations and behaviors.\r\n\r\nMission Statement\r\nCommunity Missions provides integrated human services that meet people where they are and help them find and elevate their place in the world.