Youth Peer Support Specialist

14 hours ago


Poughkeepsie, New York, United States Astor Services Full time
Job Description

At Astor Services, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Peer Support Specialist to join our team.

The Youth Peer Support and Training Services are designed to provide support and training to youth who are experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges.

As a Youth Peer Support Specialist, you will work closely with youth to develop and achieve their identified goals and objectives, providing training and support to help them engage and participate actively in their service/treatment planning process.

The Youth Peer Support and Training Services emphasize the opportunity for youth to expand their 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

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for our youth, and we are seeking a Youth Peer Support Specialist who shares our passion for making a positive impact in the lives of others.



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