Youth Peer Advocate - Transitional Residential Setting
About The Position
Mountain Lakes Services seeks a Youth Peer Advocate to support youth and their families in a transitional residential setting and in the community. The role provides mutual support, hope, and reassurance, and advocates for youth by representing their voices in meetings related to them. The organization’s mission is to partner with people of all abilities to live their best lives, and its vision is to advance people’s journeys through excellence, innovation, and connections. The position is offered in Keeseville, New York, with a Monday–Friday schedule and some flexibility; weekend and evening hours may be needed as required by the program.
Requirements
- Provisional Youth Peer Advocate credential required.
- Personal lived experience with mental illness, substance use, homelessness, or trauma as a youth.
Nice To Haves
- Professional credential preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide mutual support, hope, and reassurance to youth and their families.
- Advocate for youth by being their voice and representing them in meetings related to them.
- Fulfill job duties in the community and in the Transition Residential Setting program.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Agency-funded life insurance at four times 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
