Youth Peer Advocate - Transitional Residential Setting

Mountain Lakes Services • Keeseville, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mountain Lake Services is seeking a compassionate individual with previous knowledge of the Mental Health field for a Youth Peer Advocate position in Keeseville, NY. This role offers a flexible Monday-Friday schedule and focuses on supporting youth and their families within a transitional residential setting and the community.

Requirements

• Completion of the Youth Peer Advocate certification process and full credentialing required.
• Personal lived experience with mental illness, substance use, homelessness, or trauma as a youth.

Nice To Haves

• Previous knowledge of the Mental Health field.

Responsibilities

• Provide mutual support, hope, and reassurance to the youth and their families.
• Advocate by being the voice for the youth and represent the youth in meetings related to and about the youth.
• Fulfill job duties in both the community and the Transition Residential Setting program.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (a heavy focus on work life balance)
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Agency funded Life Insurance at 4x annual salary
• Agency Paid Retirement
• Educational Assistance
• Eligible Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Opportunities for advancement and training
• Pay on Demand
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Mentorship program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed