Youth Peer Specialist

Family Service League Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will work closely with caregivers and family members to provide support and guidance to youth and families in need.

• Provide weekly meetings with caregivers/family members in their homes and communities to discuss goals and develop strategies for improving mental and physical health, development, and well-being.
• Engage in various activities to support caregivers/family members, including discussions, psychoeducation, self-advocacy, empowerment, and parenting skills development.
• Document progress and communicate regularly with team members and supervisors.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to address the unique needs of each family.
• Provide community resources and general support to families in need.
• Transport caregivers/family members and youth as necessary.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure comprehensive support for families.
• Participate in regular supervision and team meetings to ensure best practices and continuous improvement.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Youth Peer Advocate credential required.
• Must be an individual 18 to 30 years old who has self-identified as having first-hand experience with mental health or behavioral challenges, or co-occurring disorders.
• Prior knowledge of mental health conditions and experience working with children, preferably children with special needs, is required.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are required.
• Excellent interpersonal, engagement, and verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to be creative and present ideas and skills in a variety of ways is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Valid and clean New York State Driver's License and own a reliable car that is properly insured, registered, and maintained to drive from worksite to worksite is required.

Family Service League Inc. is a social services agency committed to providing comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. We strive to maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.