Youth Peer Advocate

2 weeks ago

Riverhead, New York, United States Family Service League Inc. Full time
Job Title: Youth Peer Advocate

Family Service League Inc. is seeking a part-time Youth Peer Advocate for the Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program.

Job Summary

The Youth Peer Advocate will deliver services to youth enrolled in our High-Fidelity Wrap program for up to 15 hours weekly. The Youth Peer Advocate will work with youth ages 5-21 who are experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement and/or community.

Responsibilities
  • Meet with clients weekly in their home and community to develop skills towards goals identified.
  • Develop treatment plan goals and work closely with the High-Fidelity Wrap Care Manager and Family Peer Advocate.
  • Document in an EHR and conduct regular communication.
  • Transport youth as needed and work as a team with other CFTSS and care management staff.
  • Participate in monthly staff and team meetings (in person or via phone).
Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must be an individual 21 to 29 years old who has self-identified as a person who has first-hand experience with mental health or behavioral challenges, or co-occurring disorders.

Youth Peer Advocate credential required. Must be able to use a "lived experience" with a disability, mental health condition, involvement in juvenile justice system, special education, substance use disorder and/or foster care to assist in supporting youth in their resiliency, recovery, and wellness.

Prior experience working with children required; children with special needs preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, engagement and verbal and written communication skills required.

Ability to be creative and present ideas and skills in a variety of ways required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Valid and clean NYS Driver's License required. Must own a reliable car that is properly insured, registered, and maintained to drive from worksite to worksite.

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