Become a Parent Advocate with Compass in Sudbury, Ontario, offering vital peer support to caregivers of youth facing mental health challenges. This part time position leverages your lived experience to empower families navigating complex systems.

The Parent

Advocate with Lived Experience (PAL) will integrate into the Family Navigation Project team. You will draw on personal experiences to help caregivers understand mental health services, advocate for their needs, and build resilience. This peer-support role emphasizes non-clinical, relationship-driven support through empathetic connections and validated guidance. Key Responsibilities:
Provide peer support to caregivers navigating mental health services
Educate families about available resources and services




Offer individual advocacy and resilience enhancement strategies
Collaborate with the Family Navigator for service optimization
Maintain client documentation and participate in community meetings Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Relevant lived experience in mental health advocacy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Robust communication skills, English required
Valid Ontario driver’s license and vehicle access Utilize your lived experience to support and empower caregivers in their journeys with Compass.

📌 Parent Advocate For Youth Services Northeastern Ontario
🏢 Compass
📍 Northeastern Ontario