Youth Peer Advocate: Empowerment & Support

Vibrant Emotional Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K available

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pre-tax FSA

Job summary

Vibrant Emotional Health is seeking a Youth Peer Advocate for the Adolescent Skills Center in New York City. Onsite role with a Monday–Friday schedule, assisting youth in identifying needs and achieving goals through a strength-based approach.

The position emphasizes advocacy, collaboration with ASC staff, and public health education, supporting youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in planning their care and accessing resources.

Qualifications

• Experience with the mental health system as a consumer, family member or educational experience.
• Completion of a High School Diploma or GED; Some college preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to develop new skills in public speaking.
• Basic advocacy and empowerment skills.
• Bilingual and bicultural candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for youth participants and ensure their voices are heard.
• Collaborate with ASC staff to engage youth in planning care and advocating for themselves.
• Share knowledge about youth-serving systems and NYC resources.
• Support ASC staff with co-facilitation of daily group activities.
• Assist youth at appointments, community and family meetings as needed.
• Provide psycho-education on mental health topics relevant to youth.
• Represent youth interests in public forums and advisory groups.
• Promote problem solving and decision-making in education, vocation and social-emotional wellness.
• Maintain case load and ensure documentation is up to date.

Skills

Advocacy

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vibrant Emotional Health is seeking a Youth Peer Advocate for the Adolescent Skills Center in New York City. Onsite role with a Monday–Friday schedule, assisting youth in identifying needs and achieving goals through a strength-based approach.

The position emphasizes advocacy, collaboration with ASC staff, and public health education, supporting youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in planning their care and accessing resources.