Youth Advocate

Community Access Inc • New York, NY

8d • $0 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Access is seeking a Youth Advocate to provide engagement, recreational activities, and support services to children and young adults residing in their supported housing programs. This role focuses on developing and facilitating group activities that promote community building, recreation, education, health and wellness, urban agriculture, nutrition, and off-site trips. The Youth Advocate will also work individually with youth to help them define personal, educational, and vocational goals, create service plans, and provide support using a person-centered approach.

Requirements

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Be a certified Youth Peer Advocate or able to get this certification with one year of hire.
• Qualified candidates must be young adults with lived experience in the children’s behavioral health, education, child welfare, or other child-serving system.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Show initiative and be responsible for following through.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared through a background clearance process.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.
• Ability to speak other relevant languages, dependent on specific needs of program participants.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily groups for children, youth and/or families based on the interests and ages of children.
• Ensure that documentation of all groups and individual services are documented within 48 hours of the activity or meeting.

What This Job Offers

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