Family Peer Advocate Poughkeepsie, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=46+Lincoln+Avenue+Poughkeepsie+NY+USA+12601) Job Type Full-time Description Maintains a close and supportive relationship with assigned families, assists them in coping effectively with their environment, and encourages participation in their child's educational program. Helps each family identify community resources and acts as a liaison between them. Services will be rendered according to agency philosophy and program performance standards. Job Benefits: Benefits for Full Time employees: · 4 weeks paid vacation annually; · 13 paid holidays, 4 personal days; · 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days; · Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance; · Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution. Requirements High School Diploma. Salary Description $19.23-$19.23/hr