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Lead and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers and data scientists, acting as a "force ... Your voice and designs will directly shape our technical roadmap and our clients' success. You'll ...

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Assists with coordinating Grievance and Appeals requests. * Assist with all Blue Card Claims escalations. * Assist management with the review and creation of desk level procedures, acting as a ...

Assists with coordinating Grievance and Appeals requests. * Assist with all Blue Card Claims escalations. * Assist management with the review and creation of desk level procedures, acting as a ...

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How much do voice actor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for voice actor in Rochester, NY is $47.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.65 and $59.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a voice actor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Voice Actor, you need strong vocal control, clear diction, acting ability, and often formal training in voice performance or theater. Familiarity with audio recording software, home studio equipment, and microphone techniques is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to take direction well are essential soft skills in this role. These skills ensure you can deliver compelling performances, meet client expectations, and succeed in a competitive, dynamic industry.

What does a voice actor do?

As a voice actor, your main duties are to read and record scripts for TV, films, radio, commercials, commentary, audiobooks, or e-learning videos. Some voice actors invent their own voices for different characters or settings, while other times they collaborate with studio directors, producers, or audio engineers to come up with voices that fit specific projects. Your responsibilities differ depending on the type of voice acting projects you do. Cartoon voice actors, for example typically come up with unique character interpretations while people who work in dubbing may stick to a single voice.

What is the difference between Voice Actor vs Voiceover Artist?

AspectVoice ActorVoiceover Artist
CredentialsVoice training, acting skillsVoice training, acting skills
Work EnvironmentFilm, TV, animation, video gamesCommercials, narration, promos
Industry UsageEntertainment, mediaAdvertising, marketing
Search & Comparison IntentOften used interchangeably, but Voice Actor emphasizes actingFocuses on commercial and promotional work

While both Voice Actors and Voiceover Artists require similar skills and training, Voice Actors typically work in entertainment media like animation and video games, emphasizing acting ability. Voiceover Artists often focus on commercials, narration, and promotional content, with a primary goal of clear, persuasive communication. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but understanding their industry focus helps clarify their roles.

What are some common challenges voice actors face when working on multiple projects simultaneously?

Voice actors often juggle several projects at once, which can present challenges such as maintaining vocal health, managing tight deadlines, and keeping character voices distinct for each role. Balancing rehearsal, recording, and self-marketing tasks requires strong organizational skills. Additionally, coordinating with different directors and production teams means adapting quickly to various workflows and expectations. Developing effective time management strategies and vocal warm-up routines can help voice actors navigate these demands successfully.
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Infographic showing various Voice Actor job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,863 per year, or $47.5 per hour.

Family Peer Advocate I or II - Genesee & Orleans County - Family Resiliency

Hillside Children's Center

Batavia, NY • On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Hillside Family of Agencies rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 239 rated social care providers


Job description


Job Summary
The Family Peer Advocate is responsible for empowering families and assisting the family in navigating and advocating in multiple child serving systems. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods to meet the needs of youth and their families. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods for addressing their family's day-to-day needs, including their own needs for self-care.
This role requires "Lived Experience" and flexibility with working hours, including evenings/weekends as determined by family needs that arise outside of regular service hours.
The hire will need access to a reliable personal vehicle and be traveling across Genesee & Orleans counties on the job. Note that mileage is eligible for a generous reimbursement! The position's home office is our Batavia City Center location.
Essential Job functions
  • Provide informational and educational support on system navigation, advocacy and rights to empower families to become active participants in their child's services.
  • Make referrals and linkages to needed services and resources and assist with access.
  • Support the efforts of families in caring for and strengthening their children's mental, and physical health, development and well-being of their children by assisting the family learn and practice strategies to support their child's positive behavior.
  • Facilitate parent training and education to increase knowledge and skills while providing opportunities for networking with other families and creating natural supports.
  • Form and maintain relationships using effective communication and collaboration acting as a bridge between family and providers.
  • Administer assessments and help family to identify gaps in services needed and assist in planning to eliminate gap.
  • Develop treatment plan and safety plan with parent/caregiver supporting the family's own identified goals.
  • Promote effective family-driven practice. Attend and/or facilitate meetings to promote family voice and infuse a family perspective at all levels: individual provider, agency, local planning, state and national policy making.
  • Maintain all necessary records, forms, notifications, authorizations, reports and summaries in client files to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Funder, Medicaid Managed Care and Hillside standards.
  • Obtain and maintain credential/certification based on advocate's role and funder requirements.
  • Participate in agency and team meetings, in-service trainings, and team building activities as well as volunteer and serve on agency and community committees as needed.
  • While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
  • Family Peer Advocate II additionally:
    • Serve as a resource to guide team performance.
    • Lead/conduct Family Peer Advocate staff training and manage projects, as directed.
    • Mentor Family Peer Advocate I staff.

Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 1 of year of "lived experience" required based on program and funder requirements.
    • NYS Office of Mental Health requirement:
      • A parent/caregiver of a child with a social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges; experience in navigating child serving systems to obtain services and resources for their child/family. OR
      • Personal "lived experience" as a person with social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, or has received services in juvenile justice, foster care, special education or addiction recovery.
  • Family Peer Advocate II: Minimum 18 months of related work experience required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must obtain appropriate credential required for the program within 6 months of hire.
  • Unrestricted, valid NYS driver's license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:
  • Ability to act as an adult role model for children/youth/families in all behaviors including communication, hygiene, and appearance, management of self, response to stress / challenges and in the demonstration of positive relationships with others.
  • Ability to engage children/youth/families in trust-based, productive relationships in order to help children/youth and families prepare for transitions, interact in the community, and promote respect and independence.
  • Ability to recognize and address, often through referral, problems related to substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect.
  • Ability to act as an advocate for children/youth/families in order to achieve the best possible children/youth/family's outcomes; communicates reasonable expectations and facilitates the achievement of results.
  • Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to cultural and social variations and shows respect for individual differences.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, an ability to identify and access community programs and resources as needed, and an understanding of public assistance access and eligibility.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
  • The following daily physical demands are required:
    • Sitting (up to 6 hours)
    • Occasional standing (up to 2 hour)
    • Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
    • Driving (several times a week up to 6 hours)
    • Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
    • Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
    • Weekly lifting up to 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
    • Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
    • Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, or smoke is apparent
    • Ability to change positions as needed.

Family Peer Advocate I:
$18.50 Minimum pay rate, $26.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.
Family Peer Advocate II:
$19.50 Minimum pay rate, $28.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.
About Us
At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George's County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.
Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings - whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people. Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
Total Rewards: We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan - just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us!

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