Family Advocate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• The Youth Peer Advocate will be an individual 18 to 30 years old who has self-identified as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, and has experience receiving mental health services and/or navigating other child-serving systems
• Demonstrates qualities of leadership, including knowledge of advocacy, and can positively reflect on and share his/her experiences with others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Work flexible hours, as required
• Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply
• Candidates possessing exceptional skill but not all of the qualifications are also encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with all Family Peer Advocates in engaging youth in planning their own care and having their voice heard
• Share personal knowledge and experiences about the youth serving system and resources available to youth
• Provide support to youth through one-to-one interactions as well as group interactions
• Provide support to youth at community meetings and other meetings as needed
• Provide public education about youth mental health issues
• Assist in the organization of social, recreational and educational activities for youth
• Assist in outreach activities
• Represent the interests of youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in a variety of public forums and advisory groups
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the work completed with individuals and families
• Other duties as assigned