Advocacy Specialist

5 days ago

Albany, New York, United States StateJobsNY Full time
Job Summary

The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a highly skilled Advocacy Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services, you will play a critical role in promoting awareness of recovery, self-help, and empowerment, and ensuring the inclusion of family members of current and former users of mental health services into all areas of the mental health system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide feedback and recommendations concerning the development of new family initiatives, policy implementation, and the expansion of agency initiatives as they relate to recipient and family services.
  • Assist with input/direction on OMH policies, program development, and guidance documents.
  • Promote the inclusion of family members of current and former users of mental health services and Family Peer Advocates in planning, policy implementation, program development, evaluation, monitoring, and related activities.
  • Promote and support peer services in OMH licensed and funded services.
  • Aid in statewide coordination and support to the Family Peer Advocate Workforce, including working in various community-based organizations and in OMH state-operated programs.
  • Participate in OMH workgroups (composed of recipients, families, providers, county government staff, and the general public) and in Statewide and regional initiatives to ensure that the family and Family Peer Advocates' interests are represented.
  • Participate in OMH or system-related workgroups, committees, and meetings.
  • Aid in the collaboration with psychiatric centers, central office, and field office staff to continue to incorporate the family perspective into Agency services.
  • Review and support family peer service provider agencies and services.
  • Provide a statewide perspective, as well as provide technical assistance, in support of the provision of consultation and assistance to State facility staff, local government, and provider agency staff on methods for promoting youth recipient and family member involvement in planning, implementing, and evaluating mental health services.
  • Aid in the development and implementation of family support programs, initiatives, and training within the public mental health system by developing and/or facilitating a training curriculum to staff and stakeholders at State facilities and community-based programs. Evaluate training effectiveness and make suggestions for improvements.
  • Assist in the organization of focus groups, town meetings, work groups, and dialogues to gather feedback and direction from family members of individuals who use services on mental health-related issues.
  • Provide support for managed care/Medicaid billing of peer services.
  • Address parent calls and parent engagement for services.
  • Provide guidance and technical assistance to OMH staff, OMH contract vendors, and key community stakeholders in implementing family support projects and initiatives.
  • Aid in the development and implementation of project proposals, and outreach and engagement strategies to foster community buy-in.
  • Review and modify goals, timelines, strategic plans, or deliverables.
  • Provide advice, assistance, and training to ensure mental health services are trauma-informed, person-centered, resilience, and recovery-oriented, and culturally inclusive.
  • Provide advice, assistance, and training to ensure providers/programs are family/youth-friendly and upholding the values of youth-guided and family-driven principles.
  • Promote awareness of resilience, recovery, self-help, and empowerment by disseminating evidence-based and best practices information to recipients, families, providers, and the general public.
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in a human services field AND one year of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
  • A Bachelor's and Master's degree in a human services field.
  • Five years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a human services field AND two years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
  • A Bachelor's and Master's degree in a human services field AND one year of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
  • Six years of experience as a professional advocate or service provider in the field of rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, or mental health.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Lived experience navigating the children's system of care as a parent/caregiver.
  • Experience as a Family Peer Advocate.
Work Environment

The selected candidate will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with a diverse team of professionals to promote mental health awareness and support services. The position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What We Offer

The New York State Office of Mental Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format as an attachment to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #166863 in the subject line of your email when applying.

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