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Youth Peer Advocate

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Poughkeepsie, United States Astor Services Full time $20
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

The Youth Peer Advocate will function as a member of the team and deliver You Peer Support and Training Services. The Youth Peer Support and Training Services are formal and informal services and supports provided to youth who are experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, and/or community centered services. These services provide the training and support necessary for the youth to engage and participate actively in their service/treatment planning process and with the ongoing implementation and reinforcement of skills learned throughout service access.

Youth Peer advocacy activities must be intended to develop and achieve the identified goals and/or objectives as set forth in the youth's plan of care. The structured, scheduled activities provided by this service emphasize the opportunity for the youth to expand the skills and strategies necessary to move forward in meeting their personal, individualized life goals and to support their transition into adulthood.

Requirements:

High School Diploma