Family Advocate
@ VNS HealthVNS Healthvnshealth.com
Family Advocate
New York, NY
Posted 1 day ago
About the job
VNS Health in NYC offers community-based crisis support for children and families, focusing on emotional support, safety planning, and resource connection. The Family Advocate works with clinicians and community agencies to ensure trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care for families in crisis.
Requirements
- Experience in crisis intervention
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to de-escalate situations
- Cultural sensitivity
- Collaboration skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience with families or children
- Knowledge of community resources
- Crisis response experience
Full job description
VNS Health seeks a Family Advocate for the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team in New York City. This role supports children and families in behavioral or emotional crisis through rapid, community-based response. The Family Advocate conducts intake, provides emotional support, de-escalates situations, and connects families to mental health, social, and educational resources. Responsibilities include collaborating with clinicians, participating in safety and care planning, advocating with schools and community agencies, documenting services, and educating caregivers on coping skills and crisis plans, all while upholding trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care.
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