Youth Peer Advocate

Children • Monticello, NY

2d

About The Position

The Youth Peer Advocate are individuals who can be role models to recipients in our program. The youth peer advocates are personally familiar with associated challenges and available community resources for recipients. The ideal candidate for this position will have exemplary written and verbal communication skills. The youth peer advocate should be knowledgeable in community resources available to recipients/families the program will serve. The individual in this role should have computer skills - Microsoft office.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• NYS Peer Advocate credential is required within 30 days of employment.
• Must self-identify as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges or has received services in any one of the child serving systems juvenile justice, foster care, special education, addiction recovery.
• Must be between 22-30 years of age
• Driver's license and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes.
• Teach effective coping strategies based on personal lived experience.
• Teach symptom management skills.
• Assist in clarifying rehabilitation.
• Attend required meetings.
• Maintain documentation/reports.

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

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