Residential Family Advocate-48531301
Company: Institute for Comm Living
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Must be a
parent/caretaker (current or former) of a child with a serious
emotional disturbance, developmental disability, and/or mental
health challenges. Experience navigating educational,
child?serving, and mental health systems preferred. Bilingual
ability ideal. Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the
U.S. Work Location: Onsite / Community?based work within the Child
Community Residence (CCR), including home visits and family
outreach Compensation: Salary: $23.18 an hour What we Offer: We
provide competitive benefits, including: Comprehensive Health
Benefits: Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision plans, 403(b) Retirement
Savings Plan with employer match Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation,
Personal, Sick, Mental Health Days and 12 paid holidays Employee
Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program and mental health
resources Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational Leave
and Tuition Assistance, Training and Career Development Tracks
Additional Perks: Commuter Benefits, recognition programs, discount
programs, flexible spending plans, voluntary benefits including pet
insurance, identity theft insurance, legal plans, and voluntary
ancillary benefits. About the role: The Residential Family Advocate
(RFA) provides support, advocacy, training, and guidance to parents
of children with severe emotional disturbances residing in the
Child Community Residence (CCR). The RFA helps families navigate
treatment planning, parenting challenges, and system involvement
while reducing stress and strengthening engagement. Acting as a
liaison between families and CCR staff, the RFA promotes a
strength?based, family?driven approach and ensures families receive
the resources, education, and support needed throughout the child’s
residential placement. Primary Responsibilities: Serve as a
welcoming, supportive, and empowering contact for families from
pre?admission through discharge. Provide outreach, advocacy,
psychoeducation, and skill?building to parents and family members.
Support families during transitions, crises, and periods of
increased stress. Assist families in advocating with CCR staff,
management, and external systems. Participate in home visit
planning, case conferences, service plan reviews, and team
meetings. Link families to community?based supports, family
providers, and wellness resources. Maintain clear communication
between families and CCR staff, ensuring mutual understanding.
Model strength?based, family?driven practices for CCR staff.
Collaborate with other family advocates, attend trainings, and
coordinate resources. Provide education on mental health, wellness,
stress management, and effective advocacy. Facilitate one?on?one
and group meetings based on family needs. Offer peer support and
create opportunities for family?to?family connection. Assist
families in accessing respite services and wraparound supports.
Prepare accurate documentation and reports in compliance with
agency standards. Report incidents and complete incident
documentation per policy. Perform other related duties as
assigned.
Keywords: Institute for Comm Living, Lower Merion , Residential Family Advocate-48531301, Healthcare , New York City, Pennsylvania
