Youth Advocate & Peer Support Coordinator

River Oak Center For Children; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

River Oak Center For Children in Elk Grove, CA is seeking an Entry Level Certified Peer Support Coordinator to join the Flexible Integrated Treatment (FIT) program. This full-time position emphasizes advocacy for families and youth in foster care and requires personal lived experience along with a high school diploma.

You will conduct home and school visits, help identify community resources, coordinate transportation, and support youth in understanding their rights and treatment options.

Qualifications

• Must have completed twelfth grade or equivalent.
• At least one year of responsible work experience.
• Must have lived experience or received services from foster care or child welfare services.
• Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of records.
• Strong communication, networking, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients, attend meetings, inform youth of their rights and options.
• Perform home and school visits to build relationships and support goals.
• Assist in identifying resources, arranging transportation, and coordinating schedules.
• Meet client service accountability goals and track productivity.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and network with service providers.
• Work in a team and maintain positive working relationships.
• Learn laws, codes and guidelines related to child welfare and education.
• Learn and apply agency policies and documentation requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Organizational skills

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

High School / GED

Twelfth grade completed

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

River Oak Center For Children in Elk Grove, CA is seeking an Entry Level Certified Peer Support Coordinator to join the Flexible Integrated Treatment (FIT) program. This full-time position emphasizes advocacy for families and youth in foster care and requires personal lived experience along with a high school diploma.

You will conduct home and school visits, help identify community resources, coordinate transportation, and support youth in understanding their rights and treatment options.