Youth Advocate – Uptown Hub  - Columbia

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

3d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Shape an inspiring model of community-inspired care and be at the forefront of change in healthcare delivery. As one of the top-ranked hospital in New York (U.S.News & World Report), NewYork-Presbyterian has a long tradition of bringing hope, health and healing to our communities. NYP is continuously implementing new programs to meet the unique needs of our communities, and is strengthening those that exist. Our programs build upon, and tie together, the Hospital’s inpatient care coordination, Ambulatory Care Network, and community outreach programs. Now, we're seeking a Youth Advocate to help drive this work forward.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of community needs and of the Hospital and community resources to fill those needs

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with LGBTQ-identified, runaway and homeless, foster care and/or immigrant youth populations
• Experience with program planning, development, and evaluation
• Demonstrate an understanding of and practice the principles of positive youth development and social emotional learning
• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field
• Fluent in Spanish
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Sustain a working understanding of all patient confidentiality requirements (HIPAA, NYP) and work with the Hub staff to implement privacy policies and best practices to protect Hub participant information.
• Identify and assess Hub member needs to determine appropriate referrals, intervention, and/or services needed.
• Coordinate care of Hub member with other members of their care team within NYP, including weekly meetings with the Hub’s Behavioral Health team to triage, discuss and plan care regarding needs of the participant.
• Carry a caseload of Hub members, providing them with supportive guidance in goal-oriented work that can include, but is not limited to, regular in-person meetings, scheduling appointments, following up on program attendance, and facilitating warm handoffs to Hub partners and other services.
• Make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational, vocational, health and wellness, and behavioral interventions recommended for Hub member success.
• Administer Hub screens to members.
• Using the supportive guidance notes template, document outreach efforts, work completed with Hub members, and referral connections in Epic.
• If criteria met, participate in trainings to become Certified Youth Peer Advocate (CYPA) with OMH support.
• Support planning and hosting of Hub programs and special events, such as member project exhibitions and performances.
• Research, maintain, organize, and keep track of resources within the hospital and throughout the community.
• Attend trainings offered by the department as well as by outside organizations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
• Amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure.
• Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A dynamic environment that embraces every person.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED