Youth Peer Advocate - Empowerment & Recovery Guide

Mental Health Advocates of Western New York; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 24.796 - 35.817; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Health Reimbursement Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Remote Work Policy

Descripción de la vacante

Mental Health Advocates of Western New York is seeking a Youth Peer Advocate to support adolescents and transition‑age youth navigating mental health and substance use challenges. You will apply your lived experience to promote wellness, resiliency, and recovery through peer‑led activities, goal setting, advocacy, and connection to community resources.

This role offers part‑time or full‑time hours with both exempt salary or hourly pay, reports to the YPA Program Manager, and requires 18–30 years

Formación

• Must be between ages 18 and 30 and have lived experience with child-serving systems.
• Certified Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) or eligible and willing to obtain certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage diverse youth.
• Excellent confidentiality practices and HIPAA understanding.
• Ability to travel within New York State and nationally as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Support youth in developing wellness, resiliency, and recovery skills in group or one‑to‑one settings.
• Encourage hope, self‑efficacy, and recovery‑oriented attitudes.
• Provide peer support during transitions between care levels and into adulthood.
• Assist youth in communicating with providers and families and in self‑advocacy.
• Facilitate youth engagement in treatment planning using a youth‑driven approach.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to promote active youth involvement.
• Connect youth with formal and informal resources, including peer groups.
• Document activities, progress notes, and required funder reporting.

Conocimientos

Lived experience

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality awareness

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Mental Health Advocates of Western New York is seeking a Youth Peer Advocate to support adolescents and transition‑age youth navigating mental health and substance use challenges. You will apply your lived experience to promote wellness, resiliency, and recovery through peer‑led activities, goal setting, advocacy, and connection to community resources.

This role offers part‑time or full‑time hours with both exempt salary or hourly pay, reports to the YPA Program Manager, and requires 18–30 years