Peer Advocate, PRC Job Details Job Location Albany-New Karner-PCFC - Albany, NY Position Type Full Time Salary Range $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Up to 50% Description As a Peer Advocate, you will in the Permanency Resource Center to assist adoptive, guardianship and kinship/custodial families and case managers in helping families and youth access services. You will assist in the development, scheduling and provision of family engagement activities and support groups. You will report to the Permanency Resource Center Case Manager Supervisor and will work both onsite and remote with community-based travel required. Responsibilities: + Provide families with information about resources in the community for services, ongoing support and linkages. + Assist parents and caregivers in identifying any barriers to accessing community resources. + Assist parents and caregivers with documentation and other steps needed to access resources and support from either public or private entities. + Provide strategies and intervention suggestions to parents/caregivers whose children's challenges create safety concerns. + Provide support to the permanency care managers. + Collaborate with school personnel and attend meetings when indicated to support the permanency care managers. + Help with transportation needs. + Coordinate Family Engagement Events. + Schedule child care staff for support groups. + Participate in regular team meetings. + Other responsibilities as assigned. Requirements and Education: + A High School Diploma + A valid Driver's License + At least five years of experience working with families regarding adoption, foster care, guardianship care or kinship care, or formal or informal custody. Benefits + Health care package: medical, dental, and vision + Tuition reimbursement + Paid time off + Holiday Pay + 401 (K) plan + Life Insurance + Loan repayment assistance + Free training/CEU opportunities About Northern Rivers At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.