Youth Advocate (MS 72 - Rochdale Village, Queens)

Child Center Residential Treatment Facility•Queens, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year. The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating the social and personal development of youth, adolescents, and teenagers. A Youth Advocate serves as a guide and mentor who assists youth with their academic, vocational, and personal goals.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency
Experience working with youth for at least one year
Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently
Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor degree
Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali or other language may be required

Responsibilities

Engage youth individually to build trusting relationships; develop skills; and set goals.
Liaise between youth, families, schools, communities, and other agencies to best support and advocate for youth.
Arrange and facilitate workshops and small group sessions for youth, families, school and/or community members addressing social emotional development; navigating academic institutions; finding meaningful employment or career; accessing social services; and more.
Identify behavioral, academic, health, and other barriers to youth success and help connect them to needed resources.
Formally assess youth and family needs via surveys and other tools.
Be aware of popular culture and trends to connect and guide the youth properly.
Maintain required documentation of efforts and services.
Performs other related duties as assigned.